Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy • Warrenville, IL

2d • $118,023 - $180,313 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead electrical engineering design for projects involving processing of nuclear material, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and commercial nuclear power plants. The role leads a team of engineers and designers in designing, modifying, and analyzing new and existing electrical systems, and handles challenging assignments involving investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of electrical engineering issues. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining work from home and office work.

The engineer coordinates detailed design phases, helps ensure projects meet schedule and budget, and ensures systems comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. The role also includes preparing and reviewing calculations, design documentation, reports, studies, and equipment specifications; reviewing others' work; liaising with clients and vendors; and mentoring less experienced engineers. Employees are encouraged to learn and use relevant emerging technologies while applying professional judgment and reviewing technology-assisted work.

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support to DOE sites, national laboratories, and NNSA laboratories and sites. Its work includes designing facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste and safely handling and processing nuclear material.

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 a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE “Q” level clearance.
• BSEE degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Must be able and willing to obtain P.E. licensure.
• 10+ years of experience, ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA, designing electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, focused on integrated detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
• Experience selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophies, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Experience with electrical system design, including low-voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, and motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• 3+ years of experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of project design.
• Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Nice To Haves

• MSEE degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Commissioning experience.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; AI, automation, programming, or similar experience is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of engineers and designers in designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems.
• Act as the Electrical team lead coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.
• Lead efforts to complete projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed electrical calculations, including arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, and lighting calculations.
• Prepare design input documentation for drawing production, including master diagrams and master schematics.
• Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and studies that meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of others' work, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Share knowledge with experienced engineers through S&L processes and Communities of Practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Use relevant technology and digital tools appropriately to support work, applying professional judgment and review.

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 (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior