Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a group delivering electrical engineering work for single- and multi-discipline projects, primarily supporting the TRISO-X Fuel Fabrication Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This is a full-time, on-site position, five days per week. The role includes leading detailed design work, overseeing technical deliverables, coordinating with other disciplines and clients, and supporting complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants. The engineer will oversee engineering design change packages, calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and vendor bid reviews. The position also includes developing project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals; monitoring project progress, budgets, and open issues; maintaining client relationships; and mentoring group members. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technology, small modular reactors, reactor restarts, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.
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 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 designing electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and associated 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 a badge 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 is preferred.
- Interest in learning and 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 ensure electrical engineering project deliverables meet technical, quality, financial, and project-controls expectations.
- Initiate and communicate scope of work to group members.
- Define project deliverables, including calculations, specifications, and drawings.
- Review group-member status and track progress to maintain scope and budget and keep clients informed.
- Conduct routine status meetings and submit progress reports.
- 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.
- Provide technical oversight and supervision for electrical engineering activities, including design change packages for installing, replacing, or upgrading plant equipment.
- Oversee engineering calculations supporting design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short-circuit studies, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and protective relay settings.
- Prepare equipment procurement specifications.
- Support equipment vendor bid reviews, respond to vendor questions, provide information requested by vendors, and track questions and responses.
- Interface with clients and implementing personnel to validate scope and support client satisfaction.
- Mentor and guide group development.
- Identify and follow up on client needs that may lead to strategic opportunities.
- Develop follow-on work through existing client relationships.
- Prepare and coordinate multi-discipline proposals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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.
- Eligible positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
