Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (January 2027)

Sargent & Lundy • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 1 will join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group, supporting projects to design and modernize electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, restart projects, small modular reactors, and advanced reactor facilities. The work also supports plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives. The target start date is early 2027.

Under the direction of senior engineers, the role assists with engineering calculations and design tasks for nuclear power stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium- and low-voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and analyses supporting safety-related electrical systems. The engineer will use industry-standard tools such as ETAP to analyze and model complex electrical networks and assist with selecting and integrating major electrical equipment.

The position offers daily technical supervision, hands-on learning, training, and collaboration with engineers, subject matter experts, designers, drafters, and multidisciplinary project teams. Work may include reviewing station-specific technical information, interfacing with client stakeholders, supporting project schedules and budgets, and contributing to drawings and project deliverables. The role also includes opportunities for onsite nuclear station walkdowns, witnessing installation and testing, supporting refueling outages, and participating in projects the engineer helped design. Employees may qualify to prepare and sign off on certain engineering deliverables under supervision, while receiving mentorship and exposure to the professional licensure pathway.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong academic background in electrical power concepts and power systems analysis.
• Understanding of practical electrical engineering and technology applications, including systems, principles, techniques, and procedures used in project design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Coursework in power topics such as Power Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, or Power Electronics.
• Internship or work experience performing power analysis, preferably in the power industry.
• Experience performing transient power systems analysis with software such as ETAP or SKM.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and Engineer in Training designation.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued when relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering calculations and designs for nuclear power stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium- and low-voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and analyses supporting safety-related systems.
• Use software such as ETAP to perform power systems analysis and model complex electrical networks.
• Assist with the design, selection, and integration of electrical equipment, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, breakers, and relays.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participate in technical training sessions and reviews.
• Interface with client stakeholders, including Operations and Systems Engineering representatives, as project needs require.
• Work with designers and drafters to translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings and support project deliverables.
• Work within project schedules and budgets and coordinate with team members to deliver engineering solutions on time and within scope.
• Participate in onsite nuclear power station walkdowns, witness installation and testing activities, support refueling outages, and assist with implementation of designed projects.
• Review station-specific drawings, calculations, procedures, and other technical information using client computer systems.
• Qualify to prepare engineering deliverables under supervision and, when qualified, sign off as a preparer on critical project documentation.
• Learn about the pathway to professional licensure through mentorship and exposure to career development steps for becoming a licensed Professional Engineer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• 401(k).
• Pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level