Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Toronto, Ontario, seeks a senior electrical engineer to design, modify and analyze electrical systems for nuclear power plants, working within a project team of engineers and designers.

You will review design change packages, perform AC/DC power studies, coordinate with vendors and clients, and support field verification and site installation activities with travel as needed. This role offers hybrid in-office/remote work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• ABET/CEAB-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• 7+ years in electrical design for industrial/nuclear plants.
• Experience selecting equipment, creating specs and change packages.
• Knowledge of low/medium voltage distribution, transformers and relays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain nuclear badge for unescorted access.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design change packages for equipment upgrades.
• Conduct and review AC/DC power studies, short circuit and protection settings.
• Develop procurement specs and assist vendor bid reviews.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, I&C, Civil teams and the client.
• Attend client meetings and site field walkdowns for scope validation.
• Travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and field verification.
• Support site installation activities and ensure project on time and within budget.
• Assist project manager and track deliverables, status meetings, and reports.

Skills

BSEE emphasis in Electrical

7+ years nuclear design

Equipment selection experience

Electrical system design (low/medium)

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Nuclear badge eligibility

Education

BSEE with ABET/CEAB accreditation

Job description

Description

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 nuclear power plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
  • Routine status meetings
  • Submitting progress reports
  • Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues,
  • Coordinating completion of project deliverables

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.

This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations.Please click here to determine your eligibility.

Essential skills and experience:

• Essential skills and experience:
• BSEE with emphasis in Electrical Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program
• 7 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 (preferred),
• 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

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• P.Eng license
• MSEE
• Active Ontario Power Generation (OPG) security clearance

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.

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

$111,304 - $153,043

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.