Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

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You will be leading the group on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects.

The majority of the projects performed for our clients require multi-discipline interface and coordination.

Responsibilities include:

Leading efforts performed by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables to meet all technical, quality, financial and project controls expectations

Initiating and conveying scope of work to group members

Defining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic...)

Reviewing status and tracking progress of group 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

Leading the team for the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work to include interface and coordination with other disciplines

Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants

Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants

Providing technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities to include:

Engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability

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

Equipment procurement specifications

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

Interface with the client, including implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction

Mentor and guide the development of the group

Identify and follow up on client needs that may result in strategic opportunities

Leverage good client relationships to develop follow-on work from existing clients

Prepare/Coordinate multi-discipline proposals

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work three days per week.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

A BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

10 or more years of experience in the design of electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants

Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design group through all phases of a project design

Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications

Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role

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

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Detail oriented approach to work

Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station

PE Licensure is preferred

Compensation Range: $116,620.00 - $179,890.00

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we've 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. 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. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.