Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead a project team of engineers and designers in designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems supporting nuclear material processing, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and commercial nuclear power plants. The role involves challenging assignments in electrical design, investigation, troubleshooting, and problem solving. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining work from home and office work. The engineer coordinates detailed electrical design phases, ensures projects are delivered satisfactorily, on time, and within budget, and verifies that system designs comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. The role also includes preparing and reviewing calculations, design documentation, procurement specifications, reports, and studies; reviewing others’ work; serving as a firm/client liaison; and mentoring less experienced engineers. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division supports DOE sites, national laboratories, the DOE Environmental Management Directorate, and NNSA laboratories and sites. Its work includes designing facilities, systems, and equipment to treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste and safely handle and process nuclear material. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools as relevant to their work, while remaining responsible for professional judgment and review.

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.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Must be able and willing to obtain P.E. licensure.
At least 10 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems in a project-team environment, ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA.
Experience with integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
Experience selecting equipment and materials, defining control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Experience designing electrical systems, including low-voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, and motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
At least 3 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 in systems design.
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Construction and start-up experience.
Commissioning experience.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Lead the Electrical team in coordinating detailed design phases across all aspects of 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 present technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through S&L processes and Communities of Practice.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Serve as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.