Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

2d•$145,310 - $222,001

About The Position

Lead electrical engineering project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for nuclear material processing, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and commercial nuclear power plants. The role involves challenging design, investigation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving assignments, with responsibility for coordinating detailed electrical engineering design and ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, specifications, codes, and client requirements. The position also includes preparing and reviewing electrical calculations, design documentation, purchase specifications, reports, studies, and drawings. The consultant works with vendors and clients, reviews the work of others, and mentors less experienced engineers. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support for U.S. Department of Energy sites, national laboratories, and National Nuclear Security Administration sites, including projects involving nuclear waste and nuclear material systems.

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 a U.S. Government security clearance and a DOE “Q” level clearance.
BSEE degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Must be able and willing to obtain Professional Engineer licensure.
At least 15 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems in a project-team environment, ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA, focused on integrated detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
Experience selecting equipment and materials, establishing control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Experience designing electrical systems, including low-voltage distribution systems such as transformers, generators, and motors; communication systems; equipment selection; and analytical calculations.
At least 5 years of experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of project design.
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems used to execute systems design.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Nice To Haves

MSEE degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Construction and start-up experience.
Commissioning 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

Lead a project team of engineers and designers working on the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems.
Act as the electrical team lead coordinating detailed design phases across electrical engineering work.
Lead efforts to complete projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operation comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Prepare and review detailed electrical calculations, including arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, and lighting calculations.
Prepare design input documentation 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 clearly present technical information and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.