Electrical Engineer 3 - Nuclear
About The Position
This position offers the opportunity to apply and expand an academic background in Electrical Engineering while working with engineers and designers on nuclear plant electrical-system betterment and modifications. The role includes electrical systems design, complex calculations, power-system analyses, documented design inputs, equipment and material specifications, and design reports. The engineer will receive training and mentorship from experienced engineers while carrying out project engineering assignments. The position also involves power-distribution design and preparing specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services. Travel may be required to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least 3 years of experience designing electrical power systems in a project-team environment, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
- Experience selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophies, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
- Experience with electrical system design for medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, including transformers, generators, and motors, as well as equipment selection and analytical calculations.
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
- Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently.
- Detail-oriented approach to work.
- The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Experience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as ETAP or SKM.
- Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems for nuclear plant betterment projects and modifications.
- Prepare complex calculations, including load-flow, short-circuit, power-flow, system-impact, and cable-ampacity calculations.
- Prepare documented design inputs, equipment and material specifications, and design reports.
- Participate in integrated, detailed electrical-system design for new plants and modifications or replacements at existing plants.
- Contribute to power-distribution designs and specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
- Work with other engineers and designers on project assignments.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
- Review design drawings created by others and serve as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
