Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 - Government Services

Sargent & Lundy•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. This position will offer you the opportunity to lead a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing electrical systems supporting processing of nuclear material, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and commercial nuclear power plants. You will work on challenging assignments that include designing, investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
A BSEE degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required
Must be able and have a desire to obtain P.E. licensure
Must be able to obtain a DOE “Q” level clearance
15+ years of experience (ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA) in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications/replacements for existing plants
Experience must include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications
Experience is required with electrical system design including low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations
5+ years of experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design
Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others

Nice To Haves

MSEE preferred
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Construction and start-up experience a plus
Commissioning experience a plus

Responsibilities

Act as the Electrical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Prepare and review detailed electrical calculations, including arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, and lighting
Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including master diagrams and master schematics
Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice"
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers