Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
About The Position
The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a project team of engineers and designers in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems supporting nuclear material processing, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and commercial nuclear power plants. Assignments include designing, investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a broad range of electrical engineering issues. The position offers a hybrid arrangement, with work from home and in the office. The role leads detailed electrical design phases, coordinates systems design to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements, and helps ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Work includes electrical calculations and studies, design documentation, vendor coordination, technical reviews, client liaison, and mentoring less experienced engineers. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting support to DOE sites, national laboratories, and NNSA locations.
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 and 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.
- At least 10 years of experience designing electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA, focused on integrated detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
- Experience selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
- Experience in electrical system design, 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 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 relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead coordination of 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 reports and studies that clearly and concisely present technical information and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
- Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
- Share knowledge with experienced engineers through S&L processes and Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Serve as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
