Electrical Engineer I, Nuclear Power Systems Design

Sargent & Lundy; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 to design and modernize electrical systems for existing nuclear plants, SMRs, and related facilities. You will work on protection, coordination studies, cable sizing, and power equipment selection, under supervision from senior engineers.

Join a collaborative team, gain hands-on training, interface with Operations and Systems Engineering, and progress toward professional licensure while contributing to safer, more efficient nuclear power.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on power systems
• Strong practical application of electrical engineering concepts to project design
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in engineering calculations and design tasks for large nuclear power generating stations
• Utilize ETAP to perform power systems analysis and modeling
• Assist with design, selection, and integration of major electrical power equipment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in technical training
• Interface with client stakeholders such as Operations and Systems Engineering
• Collaborate with designers and drafters to translate concepts into drawings
• Develop professional skills within fixed project schedules and budgets
• Gain exposure to licensure pathways and mentorship toward PE
• Conduct onsite walkdowns and witness installations/outages as needed
• Review station drawings and calculations to support licensing basis
• Qualify as a preparer on critical project documentation

Skills

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Power coursework (Powers Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, Power Electronics)

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 to design and modernize electrical systems for existing nuclear plants, SMRs, and related facilities. You will work on protection, coordination studies, cable sizing, and power equipment selection, under supervision from senior engineers.

Join a collaborative team, gain hands-on training, interface with Operations and Systems Engineering, and progress toward professional licensure while contributing to safer, more efficient nuclear power.