Electrical Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Minneapolis, MN

10d•$74,353 - $113,595

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 3 will work under the direction of an electrical engineering lead or project manager in a project team environment with engineers and designers. The role focuses on designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for new and existing power plants, including nuclear facilities. Assignments include investigating and resolving electrical engineering issues, preparing and reviewing calculations and engineering documents, reviewing others’ work, and supporting successful project delivery within schedule and budget. The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least three years of relevant project-team design experience. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group supports nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technology, small modular reactors, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international new-build projects. The company describes its work as contributing to safe, innovative, sustainable, carbon-free energy. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible positions may also include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus. The compensation range listed for the position is $74,353–$113,595.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
At least 3 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems in a project-team environment, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
Design experience that includes equipment and material selection, control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Experience with electrical system design, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, transformers, generators, motors, 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.
Must already be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
Construction and start-up experience.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Work in a project team environment with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for new and existing power plants.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a variety of electrical engineering issues.
Assist the electrical engineering lead or project manager in ensuring projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Prepare and review detailed calculations, including three-phase AC and DC power studies, short-circuit, voltage-drop, motor-starting, and protective-relay settings calculations.
Prepare engineering documentation that provides design input for drawing production.
Prepare and review engineering reports and studies that communicate technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Develop project work plans.