Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer 1 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 per week in the office and two days working remotely. The engineer leads electrical engineering work on single- and multi-discipline projects, investigating and resolving a range of engineering issues while coordinating closely with other disciplines and clients. The position leads a group through project deliverables and detailed design phases, maintaining technical quality, scope, budget, schedules, and project controls. It includes developing scopes, estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants; providing technical oversight of design change packages, calculations, specifications, and procurement activities; and supporting client relationships and the development of follow-on work. The role also mentors group members and coordinates multi-discipline proposals. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, coal-to-nuclear conversion, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The posted compensation range is $118,023–$180,313. Eligible positions may also include a yearly discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Ten or more years of experience designing electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants.
Three or more 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 badging for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization 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’ work to complete electrical engineering deliverables in accordance with technical, quality, financial, and project-controls expectations.
Initiate and communicate scopes of work to group members; define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
Review work status, track progress, maintain project scope and budget, and keep the client informed through status meetings and progress reports.
Track and resolve open items and emergent project issues, and 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 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.
Prepare and oversee engineering calculations supporting design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short-circuit, cable ampacity, voltage-drop, breaker-coordination, motor-starting, and protective-relay-setting calculations.
Develop equipment procurement specifications and support bid reviews, vendor questions, responses, and question-and-response tracking.
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 use client relationships to develop follow-on work.