Electrical Engineering Consultant 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

12d•$63 - $98

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Consultant 1 provides technical supervision and support reviews on electrical engineering projects, including investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a wide range of issues on single- and multi-discipline projects. This is a part-time temporary role supporting nuclear power plant projects. The role oversees electrical engineering deliverables and project execution, including defining scope and deliverables, tracking progress and budgets, coordinating work, reporting status, and resolving open items. It also supports design change package and technical analysis reviews, and develops scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants. The consultant provides oversight and reviews for electrical design change packages, engineering calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and vendor bid evaluations. The role interfaces with clients and implementing personnel, mentors other electrical engineers, and identifies client needs and opportunities for follow-on work.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
10 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants.
3 years of experience leading an engineering design group through all phases of project design.
Experience selecting equipment and materials and preparing and assembling engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience with electrical system design, including low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, transformers, generators, motors, and relays.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying information to project team members and clients.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Detail-oriented approach to work.
Ability to obtain badging for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
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

Provide technical supervision to ensure electrical engineering deliverables meet technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
Initiate and communicate the scope of work to group members.
Define project deliverables, including calculations, specifications, and drawings.
Review group-member status and track progress to maintain project scope and budget and keep the client informed.
Conduct routine status meetings and submit progress reports.
Track and resolve open items and emergent project issues.
Coordinate completion of project deliverables.
Support design change package and technical analysis reviews for detailed design phases across electrical engineering work.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
Provide technical oversight, supervision, and/or reviews of engineering design change packages to install, replace, or upgrade plant equipment for long-term reliability.
Review engineering calculations supporting design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short-circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and protective relay settings.
Review equipment procurement specifications.
Support vendor bid reviews, respond to vendor questions, and track vendor questions and responses.
Interface with clients and implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.
Mentor and guide the development of other electrical engineers.
Identify and follow up on client needs that may create strategic opportunities.
Use client relationships to develop follow-on work from existing clients.