Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Metairie, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a group delivering electrical engineering work for single- and multi-discipline nuclear power projects. The position includes investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a wide range of electrical engineering issues, leading detailed design, and coordinating interfaces with other disciplines and clients. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The engineer will oversee electrical engineering activities for complex modifications at nuclear power plants, including design change packages, calculations, procurement specifications, and vendor bid reviews. The role also includes developing project scopes, estimates, schedules, and proposals; coordinating project deliverables; maintaining project controls; and supporting client satisfaction and follow-on business. The engineer will mentor group members and provide technical oversight throughout project design phases. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and modernization, advanced reactor technologies, small modular reactors, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international new-build projects. Sargent & Lundy describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.

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 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 designing electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and associated 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 obtain a badge for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.

Responsibilities

Lead group members in completing electrical engineering deliverables that meet technical, quality, financial, and project-controls expectations.
Initiate and communicate scope of work to group members and define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, and drawings.
Review team status and progress to maintain project scope and budget and keep the client informed.
Hold 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 prepare or coordinate multi-discipline proposals.
Provide technical oversight and supervision for engineering 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, cable ampacity, voltage-drop, breaker-coordination, motor-starting, and protective-relay-setting calculations.
Oversee equipment procurement specifications and vendor bid-review evaluations, 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 group members.
Identify and follow up on client needs that may create strategic opportunities, and use client relationships to develop follow-on work.