Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a group delivering electrical engineering work for single- and multi-discipline projects, including investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving engineering issues. This is an on-site field support position at Surry Nuclear Generating Station. The role leads detailed design work and coordinates electrical engineering activities with other disciplines, clients, and project team members. The engineer provides technical oversight for electrical engineering design change packages, calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and vendor bid reviews. The position also develops project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants. It includes managing deliverables and project progress, maintaining client communication and satisfaction, mentoring group members, and identifying opportunities for follow-on work. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, licensing, plant life extensions, digital modernization, reactor technology, and other nuclear energy projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least 10 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants.
- At least 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 and equipment 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.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided 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 unless otherwise specified.
Responsibilities
- Lead group members in completing electrical engineering deliverables in accordance with technical, quality, financial, and project-controls expectations.
- Initiate and communicate scopes of work to group members and define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, and drawings.
- Review project status and track group members’ progress to maintain scope and budget and keep the client informed.
- Conduct routine status meetings, submit progress reports, and track and resolve open items and emergent project issues.
- Coordinate completion of project deliverables.
- Lead detailed design phases for electrical engineering work, including interface and coordination 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 multidisciplinary proposals.
- Provide technical oversight and supervision for electrical engineering activities, including design change packages to install, replace, or upgrade plant equipment for long-term reliability.
- Oversee 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 or oversee equipment procurement specifications and support bid reviews, including vendor information requests, responses 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 and follow up on client needs that may create strategic opportunities, and use client relationships to develop follow-on work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
