Electrical Engineering Consultant 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 204,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nuclear engineering where you will oversee challenging electrical projects that directly influence the future of clean energy. This part-time role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in nuclear power plant engineering and proven leadership capabilities. Our commitment to employee satisfaction is reflected in our award-winning benefits that support health, well-being, and work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants.
• 3 years of experience leading an engineering design group.
• Experience with low and medium voltage distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables.
• Provide technical oversight for electrical engineering activities.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for electrical modifications.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Leadership

Education

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

You will provide technical supervision and support reviews on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects. This is a Part Time Temporary Role.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical supervision to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables to meet all technical, quality, financial, and project controls expectations.
• Initiating and conveying scope of work to group members.
• Defining deliverables (e.g., calculations, specs, drawings, design change etc.).
• Reviewing status and tracking progress of group members to maintain project scope/budget and keep the client informed.
• Routine status meetings.
• Submitting progress reports.
• Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues.
• Coordinating completion of project deliverables.

Support design change packages and technical analysis reviews for the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.

Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.

Provide technical oversight, supervision, and reviews for all electrical engineering activities, including:

• Engineering design change packages for installing, replacing, or upgrading existing plant equipment to ensure long-term reliability.
• Engineering calculations supporting design change packages, such as AC/DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and protective relay settings.
• Equipment procurement specifications.
• Bid review evaluation process for potential vendors, including supporting vendor inquiries, developing responses, and tracking questions/responses.

Interface with the client to validate scope and ensure satisfaction. Mentor and guide the development of other electrical engineers. Identify client needs that may lead to strategic opportunities and leverage relationships to develop follow-on work.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10 years of experience in electrical systems design for nuclear power plants.
• 3 years of experience leading an engineering design group through all project phases.
• Experience selecting equipment, materials, and preparing engineering change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Experience with electrical system design, including low and medium voltage distribution systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear station.
• PE licensure is preferred.

Award-Winning Benefits

We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees with comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and work-life balance initiatives. Our benefits have earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Charitable Giving
• Tuition Assistance
• Licensure Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Paid Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$134,550 - $203,130

About Our Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group to be part of a team leading the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a leader in nuclear engineering, supporting projects in SMRs, advanced reactors, plant life extension, digital modernization, and international nuclear initiatives. We are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability, providing solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.