Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Lead electrical engineering groups on challenging nuclear power projects involving investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of electrical engineering issues. The role supports single- and multi-discipline projects, with substantial coordination across disciplines and responsibility for delivering work that meets technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations. Lead detailed design activities for electrical engineering work and provide technical oversight for design change packages, engineering calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and vendor bid evaluations. Develop scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants. Serve as a client liaison, support client satisfaction and follow-on opportunities, and mentor group members. The role is with Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, reactor technologies, restarts, conversions, and new-build projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
12 or more years of experience designing electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants.
5 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, 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 be badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
The company does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
Experience or interest in AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Lead group members’ work to complete electrical engineering deliverables in accordance with technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
Initiate and communicate scopes of work to group members and define project deliverables, including calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
Review work status, track progress, maintain project scope and budget, and keep clients informed through status meetings and progress reports.
Track and resolve open items and emergent project issues, and coordinate completion of project deliverables.
Lead detailed electrical design phases, including interfaces and coordination with other disciplines.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
Prepare proposals for complex electrical modifications 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 settings.
Develop equipment procurement specifications and support vendor bid reviews, including responding to vendor questions and tracking 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 client needs that may lead to strategic opportunities and develop follow-on work through existing client relationships.