Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer will work onsite at the Crane Clean Energy Center/Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, leading electrical engineering projects and a group of engineers. The role supports single- and multi-discipline projects involving investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of electrical engineering issues at nuclear power plants. The engineer is responsible for coordinating project work and deliverables, managing technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations, and maintaining communication with clients. The position leads detailed design work for electrical engineering projects, develops scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex plant modifications, and provides technical oversight of design changes, engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and vendor reviews. It also involves client liaison, mentoring group members, identifying potential follow-on work, and coordinating multidisciplinary proposals.

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 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, 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 be badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Lead group members in completing electrical engineering project deliverables to meet technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
Communicate project scope to group members and define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
Review project status and track group members’ progress to maintain scope and budget and keep clients 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.
Provide technical oversight and supervision for electrical engineering activities, including engineering design change packages, calculations, and equipment procurement specifications.
Support vendor bid reviews, respond to vendor questions, and maintain a tracking mechanism for questions and responses.
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 lead to strategic opportunities and follow-on work.
Prepare and coordinate multidisciplinary proposals.