Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Reston, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical systems. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

Requirements

A BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Five or more years’ experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment for industrial applications, with a focus on design for existing nuclear power plants
Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications
Experience with electrical system design including low and medium voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motor, relays, etc.)
Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to project team members and client
Detail oriented approach to work
Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station

Nice To Haves

PE license
MSEE
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability
Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations in support of design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relay settings
Prepare and review equipment procurement specifications
Participate in bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses
Prepare and review scoping documents for conceptual designs, to include constructability reviews
Interface with project team members from other engineering and design disciplines (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, I&C)
Interface with the client in support of the project, including implementing personnel
Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and provide written comment
Attend client meetings and site field walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Support site installation activities during project implementation
Assist the S&L project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Responsible for overall technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope by: Initiating and conveying scope of work to project team members, Defining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic…), Reviewing status and tracking progress of team members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed, Routine status meetings, Submitting progress reports, Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues, Coordinating completion of project deliverables