Electrical Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Canada; On-site; CAD 64,262 - 98,178; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Awards recognition

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Canada is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a project team that designs, modifies, and analyzes power plant electrical systems.

You will investigate and troubleshoot engineering issues, prepare calculations for AC/DC studies, and help develop design input and drawings for multiple projects.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office work three days per week with two remote days, offering competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET/CEAB accredited program.
• 3+ years designing electrical systems in a project team for power plants.
• Experience with medium/low voltage distribution, transformers, generators, motors.
• Experience as a firm/client liaison in lead engineering roles.
• Experience reviewing design drawings and calculations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in teams as well as independently.
• Detail oriented approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve electrical engineering issues.
• Assist the lead or project manager to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review calculations for three phase AC/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 to meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work and drawings.
• Develop project work plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET/CEAB accredited)

Job description

Description

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

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Essential skills and experience:

• A BS in Electrical Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program
• 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

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$64,262 - $98,178

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. 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.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.