Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer 1 will provide engineering support for projects at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The position begins remotely and may transition to a hybrid arrangement involving three days in the office and two days working remotely. The role works in a project team with engineers and designers to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems at new and existing nuclear power plants. It also involves coordinating engineering scope, deliverables, schedule, budget, client communications, and project issues, as well as supporting procurement, construction, and site implementation. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites may be required. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least five years of experience designing electrical engineering systems for industrial applications, with a focus on existing nuclear power plants. A Professional Engineer license and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering are valued but not required. Candidates must be capable of obtaining a badge for unescorted access to a nuclear station. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. The compensation range is $84,762–$129,498. Eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company describes its benefits as including healthcare coverage, insurance, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
At least five years of experience designing electrical engineering systems for industrial applications in a project team environment, with a focus on existing nuclear power plants.
Experience selecting equipment and materials and preparing and assembling engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
Experience with electrical system design, including low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and related equipment such as transformers, generators, motors, and relays.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying information to project team members and clients.
Detail-oriented approach to work.
Ability to qualify for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review engineering design change packages to install, replace, or upgrade plant equipment and support long-term equipment reliability.
Prepare and review engineering calculations for 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 and review equipment procurement specifications.
Participate in vendor bid reviews, support vendor requests for information, prepare responses to vendor questions, and track questions and responses.
Prepare and review conceptual-design scoping documents, including constructability reviews.
Coordinate with project team members from Mechanical, Structural, Civil, and I&C disciplines.
Interface with clients, including implementing personnel, to support project work.
Review vendor documents and provide written comments.
Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and support client satisfaction.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
Support site installation activities during project implementation.
Assist the S&L project manager in completing projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Manage the technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope by conveying scope to team members, defining deliverables, reviewing status and tracking progress, holding routine status meetings, submitting progress reports, tracking and resolving open items and emergent issues, and coordinating completion of deliverables.