Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy • Augusta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Government Services Division. The role offers a hybrid arrangement, with a mix of work from home and office work. You will lead engineers and designers delivering electrical design, modification, and analysis for systems supporting nuclear-material processing, nuclear-waste treatment, storage and disposal, and commercial nuclear power plants.

The work includes challenging assignments in electrical system design, investigation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. You will coordinate detailed design phases, guide project delivery, and ensure designs meet project specifications, codes, and client requirements. The position also involves preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, design documentation, reports, studies, and purchase specifications, as well as reviewing work produced by others.

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support to U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories, including the DOE Environmental Management Directorate and National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. The work supports cleanup of the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and preservation of the country’s nuclear deterrent, including facilities and systems 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.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Must be able and willing to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• At least 10 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems in a project-team environment, ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA work, with a focus on integrated detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
• Experience selecting equipment and materials, defining control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Experience designing electrical systems, including low-voltage distribution systems, transformers, generators, motors, communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• At least 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 used to execute 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

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Commissioning experience.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of engineers and designers working on electrical-system design, modification, and analysis.
• Act as the Electrical team lead coordinating detailed design phases across electrical engineering work.
• Lead efforts to complete projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operation 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 reports and studies that communicate technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Independently review others’ work, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Develop professional knowledge through peer learning and sharing knowledge in Sargent & Lundy processes and Communities of Practice.
• Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers.

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 employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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