Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Warrenville, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a group delivering electrical engineering work for single- and multi-discipline projects, primarily supporting nuclear power plants. The role involves investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving engineering issues; leading detailed design; coordinating with other disciplines and clients; and overseeing technical, quality, financial, and project-control performance. The position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The engineer will oversee electrical engineering activities such as design change packages, engineering calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and vendor bid evaluations. The role also includes developing project scopes, estimates, schedules, and proposals; coordinating deliverables and project status; mentoring group members; and identifying client needs and opportunities for follow-on work. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, coal-to-nuclear 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 Microsoft Office applications.
Detail-oriented approach to work.
Ability to obtain unescorted access credentials for a nuclear station.
Work authorization sponsorship in the United States is not provided.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead group members in completing electrical engineering deliverables to meet technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
Communicate the scope of work to group members and define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
Review group members' status and track progress to maintain project scope and budget and keep clients 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 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 coordinate multi-discipline proposals.
Provide technical oversight and supervision of electrical engineering activities.
Oversee 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 evaluations, including responding to vendor questions and tracking questions and responses.
Serve as a client liaison, including working with 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 existing client relationships.