Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Government Services

Sargent & Lundy•Albuquerque, NM

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. This position will offer you the opportunity to be the technical lead of a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design and analysis of new electrical systems supporting the development and testing of the next generation of nuclear science and research. You will lead a team on challenging assignments that include designing electrical distribution systems and new facilities containing laboratories, testing, and research areas that will require solving a wide variety of unique electrical engineering issues.

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 US Government security clearance
A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program is required
Must be currently licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the US and able to obtain NM PE licensure
Must have or be able to obtain a DOE “Q” level clearance
10+ years of experience (ideally in DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA) in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications/replacements for existing plants
Experience must include the selection of equipment, layouts, materials, and the preparation of calculations and specifications
Experience is required with creating electrical system drawings and designs including low voltage distribution systems (switchgear, transformers, generators, motors, UPS), communication systems
3+ years of experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of project design
Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design and integration
Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role
Experience in reviewing design media created by other engineers

Nice To Haves

MSEE preferred
Construction and start-up experience a plus
Commissioning experience a plus
Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in engineering workflow and processes
Currently located in NM
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of electrical engineering deliverables, including drawings, calculations, and specifications, while overseeing and guiding other engineers and designers in the preparation of engineering documents
Act as the Electrical discipline lead in the coordination of design phases for all aspects of site and facility electrical engineering work
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Coordinate design activities amongst other electrical engineers to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Interface with clients as the electrical discipline lead, providing status updates, preparing RFI’s and clarifying scope
Prepare and review detailed electrical calculations, including arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, and lighting analysis
Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production
Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated Sargent & Lundy “Communities of Practice"
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers
Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.