Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 will provide onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center for project needs. The position starts remotely and may transition to a hybrid arrangement with three days in the office and two remote days per week. The role leads electrical engineering groups on complex nuclear power plant projects, coordinating multi-discipline work and ensuring project deliverables meet technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations. The role provides technical oversight for electrical design activities, including plant equipment design changes, engineering calculations, procurement specifications, and vendor bid reviews. It also develops project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants. The consultant serves as a client liaison, coordinates with other disciplines, mentors team members, and identifies opportunities for follow-on work. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works across nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and modernization, advanced reactor technologies, reactor restart projects, and international new-build projects. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, and sustainability. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools as relevant, while applying professional judgment and review.
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 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 such as 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 unescorted access badging at a nuclear station.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead group members’ work to ensure electrical engineering project deliverables meet technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
- Initiate and communicate work scope to group members and define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, and drawings.
- Review team status and track progress to maintain project scope and budget and keep clients informed.
- Conduct routine status meetings and submit progress reports.
- Track and resolve open items and emerging project issues.
- Coordinate completion of project deliverables.
- Lead detailed design phases for electrical engineering work, including coordination and interfaces 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.
- Provide technical oversight and supervision for electrical engineering activities, including design change packages to install, replace, or upgrade plant equipment.
- Develop engineering calculations supporting design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short-circuit studies, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and protective relay settings.
- Prepare equipment procurement specifications.
- Support equipment vendor bid evaluations, respond to vendor questions, and track 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 create strategic opportunities.
- Use client relationships to develop follow-on work.
- Prepare and coordinate multi-discipline proposals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k)
- Pre-tax commuter account
- Merit scholarship program
- Employee discount program
- Corporate charitable giving program
- Tuition assistance
- First professional licensure bonus
- Employee referral bonus
- Paid annual personal/sick time
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
