Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a group working on challenging electrical engineering projects, investigating and resolving a wide variety of issues in support of single- and multi-discipline projects. The role leads project teams through detailed design and coordinates electrical engineering work with other disciplines. It includes developing scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants, and overseeing engineering activities and deliverables to meet technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations. The position provides technical oversight for engineering design change packages, supporting calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and vendor bid evaluations. The Lead Electrical Engineer interfaces with clients, supports client satisfaction, mentors and develops the group, and identifies opportunities for follow-on work. This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least 10 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants.
- At least three 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 be badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.
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 is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead group members in completing electrical engineering project deliverables to meet technical, quality, financial, and project-control expectations.
- Initiate and communicate scopes of work to group members and define deliverables such as calculations, specifications, and drawings.
- Review team status and 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 emerging project issues.
- Coordinate completion of project 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 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.
- 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 vendor bid-review evaluations, including vendor questions, responses, and tracking.
- Interface with clients and implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- 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
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
