Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Warrenville, IL

1d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote. The position offers 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. The Nuclear Power Group is a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, they have been 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. Their 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, they provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

Requirements

A BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Seven 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
AI & Automation experience
Willingness or ability to lead others who use modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Experience overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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, submitting progress reports, and tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues.
Coordinating completion of project deliverables.