Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

12d•$118,023 - $180,313

About The Position

Lead an electrical engineering group on nuclear power projects, investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving electrical engineering issues in support of single- and multidisciplinary projects. The role leads detailed design work and coordinates interfaces with other disciplines, ensuring project deliverables meet technical, quality, financial, and project-controls expectations. It also involves developing scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants; providing technical oversight for design changes, calculations, equipment specifications, and vendor reviews; and working directly with clients. The position includes mentoring group members and identifying opportunities for follow-on client work. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversions, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company 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 in electrical system design, including low- and medium-voltage distribution systems 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 unescorted access badging at a nuclear station.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization 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.

Responsibilities

Lead group members in completing electrical engineering project deliverables within technical, quality, financial, and project-controls expectations.
Initiate and communicate scopes of work to group members; define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
Review work status and track progress to maintain project scope and budget and keep clients informed.
Hold routine status meetings, submit progress reports, track and resolve open items and emerging project issues, and coordinate completion of deliverables.
Lead teams through detailed design phases for electrical engineering work, including coordination and interfaces with other disciplines.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications and coordinate multidisciplinary 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 studies, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and protective relay settings.
Oversee equipment procurement specifications and bid evaluations, including vendor information requests, responses to vendor questions, and tracking 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 create strategic opportunities, and develop follow-on work through client relationships.