Sargent & Lundy

Senior Electrical Engineer 2

Sargent & Lundy$100K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship does not qualify
  • Able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance
  • BSEE or MSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program
  • 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally in a nuclear setting
  • Experience with low to medium voltage electrical distribution systems
  • Familiar with NEC, UL508, and electrical codes
  • Proficient in load flow/arc flash analysis software (ETAP, SKM)

Responsibilities

  • Support electrical design engineering on multi-disciplined project teams
  • Produce engineering calculations/analyses and reports
  • Prepare design inputs for electrical drawings
  • Apply expertise to design and qualification of systems and components
  • Generate procurement and construction specifications
  • Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement (mix of remote and in-office)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Participation in project teams for meaningful work in nuclear engineering
  • Engagement in cutting-edge automation and AI technologies
  • Supportive environment for professional development
Full Job Description
Description

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

This is a design engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Electrical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.
  • Support electrical design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team
  • Responsible for production of engineering calculations/analyses and engineering reports
  • Prepare design inputs for drawing production including electrical site plans, power and lighting plans, one-line diagrams, assembly drawings, conduit and wire run schedules, wiring diagrams, elementary diagrams
  • Apply electrical engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
  • Produce procurement specifications and construction specifications
  • Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers


Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

Essential skills and experience:
  • Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
  • BSEE or MSEE degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 7+ years of progressive responsible experience in electrical engineering ideally in a nuclear environment
  • Experience with producing engineering designs for low to medium voltage electrical distribution systems and instrumentation wiring; experience with more than one type of system a plus
  • Experience with NEC, UL508, electrical codes, and IES Lighting Handbook
  • Proficiency or ability to learn load flow and/or arc flash analysis software such as ETAP and/or SKM Power Tools
  • Proficiency or ability to learn lighting analysis software such as Visual and AGI32

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • DOE experience preferred; commercial or Navy
  • Field engineering and construction experience


AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:
  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value 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.


Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807

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

Sargent & Lundy's Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country's nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy's personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging-work you can be proud of.

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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