Sargent & Lundy

Electrical Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • $74K — $113K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program required
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical systems design in project teams
  • Experience with medium and low voltage distribution systems
  • Proven capability as a firm/client liaison in engineering roles
  • Experience in reviewing design drawings
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication abilities, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in a project team for power plant electrical systems design and analysis
  • Investigate and solve various electrical engineering issues
  • Assist the lead engineer in project completion within scope and budget
  • Prepare and review detailed electrical calculations
  • Create engineering documentation for design input and drawing production
  • Draft engineering reports that meet client requirements
  • Conduct independent reviews of colleague's work and develop project plans

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing both in-office and remote work
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and digital tools
  • Opportunities for professional growth in nuclear engineering
  • Participation in a comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential eligibility for discretionary yearly bonuses
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.
  • Under the direction of the electrical engineering lead or project manager, 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 power plant electrical systems
  • You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues
  • Assist the electrical engineering lead or project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
  • Prepare and review detailed calculations, including three phase AC and DC power studies, short circuit, voltage drop, motor starting and protective relay settings
  • Prepare engineering documentation for design input for drawing production
  • Prepare and review engineering reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats
  • Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
  • Develop project work plans


Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:
  • A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required
  • 3 or more years of experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, or modifications or replacements for existing plants; experience should include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications
  • Experience is required with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), equipment selection, and analytical calculations
  • Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
  • Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
  • Effective critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective working in teams and individual work
  • Detail oriented approach to work


Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • PE license
  • MSEE
  • Construction and start-up experience a plus


Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

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

Compensation Range

$74,353 - $113,595

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

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!

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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