Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•$145,310 - $222,001•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 will provide onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center for project needs. The role begins remotely and may transition to a hybrid arrangement with three days in the office and two remote days per week. The consultant leads electrical engineering teams on challenging projects, investigating and resolving engineering issues and coordinating with other disciplines. The position oversees project delivery through detailed design, technical review, client coordination, mentoring, and development of future work opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 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 a 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 a badge for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
The employer does not sponsor work authorization in the United States for this position.

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

Lead group members in completing electrical engineering project deliverables in accordance with technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
Initiate and communicate work scopes, define deliverables, review progress, manage scope and budget, keep clients informed, submit progress reports, resolve open items and emerging issues, and coordinate deliverable completion.
Lead detailed design phases for electrical engineering work, including interfaces and coordination with other disciplines.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
Provide technical oversight and supervision for electrical engineering activities, including engineering design change packages for installing, replacing, or upgrading plant equipment.
Prepare and oversee engineering calculations supporting design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and protective relay settings.
Develop equipment procurement specifications and support bid reviews, vendor information requests, responses to vendor questions, and tracking of vendor questions and responses.
Interface with clients and implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.
Mentor and guide the development of the group.
Identify and follow up on client needs that may lead to strategic opportunities, and develop follow-on work through client relationships.
Prepare and coordinate multi-discipline proposals.