Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 will lead a group working on challenging electrical engineering projects for nuclear power plants. The position supports single- and multi-discipline projects, with substantial interface and coordination across disciplines. The role includes leading detailed design phases, overseeing engineering activities, maintaining project controls, and coordinating deliverables to meet technical, quality, financial, schedule, and client expectations. The position also involves developing scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants; overseeing design change packages, calculations, procurement specifications, and vendor bid reviews; and serving as a liaison with clients. The consultant will mentor group members, identify client needs and strategic opportunities, and coordinate multi-discipline proposals. The work arrangement is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remote.

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 Microsoft Office applications.
Detail-oriented approach to work.
Ability to obtain a badge for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available 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 to complete electrical engineering project deliverables in line with technical, quality, financial, and project-controls expectations.
Initiate and communicate work scope to group members and define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
Review status and track group progress to maintain project scope and budget and keep clients informed.
Conduct routine status meetings, submit progress reports, track and resolve open items and emergent project issues, and coordinate completion of deliverables.
Lead teams through detailed design phases for electrical engineering work, including interface and coordination with other disciplines.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants and coordinate multi-discipline proposals.
Provide technical oversight and supervision for electrical engineering activities, including design change packages to install, replace, or upgrade plant equipment.
Oversee engineering calculations supporting design changes, including AC and DC power studies, short-circuit, cable ampacity, voltage-drop, breaker-coordination, motor-starting, and protective-relay-setting calculations.
Oversee equipment procurement specifications and vendor bid-review evaluations, including responding to vendor questions and tracking questions and responses.
Interface with clients and implementing personnel to validate scope and support client satisfaction.
Mentor and guide the development of the group.
Identify and follow up on client needs that may create strategic opportunities, and develop follow-on work through existing client relationships.