Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Metairie, LA

12d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer leads a group delivering electrical engineering work for nuclear power plant projects. The role supports single- and multi-discipline projects involving investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of electrical engineering issues, with substantial interface and coordination across disciplines. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remotely. The engineer leads detailed design phases and group members' work, ensuring deliverables meet technical, quality, financial, scope, budget, schedule, and project-control expectations. The role develops scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants; provides technical oversight for electrical design activities; and interfaces with clients, implementing personnel, and equipment vendors. The position also mentors and guides the group and identifies 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, existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

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 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 MS Office applications.
Detail-oriented approach to work.
Ability to obtain unescorted access badging at a nuclear station.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available 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' work to complete electrical engineering project deliverables in accordance with technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
Initiate and communicate scope of work to group members; define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
Review group-member status and track progress to maintain project scope and budget and keep the client 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 coordination and interface 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 coordinate multi-discipline proposals.
Provide technical oversight and supervision for electrical engineering activities, including 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 settings.
Oversee equipment procurement specifications and the bid-review process for potential equipment vendors, including responding 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 client needs that may present strategic opportunities and develop follow-on work through existing client relationships.