Electrical Engineering Lead - Hybrid DOE/Nuclear Systems

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Team Lead to guide the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems across nuclear processing facilities, waste treatment, storage, and commercial power plants. You will lead a team of engineers and designers on challenging projects from concept through implementation, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a BSEE (ABET) with 15+ years in relevant design, and are prepared to obtain necessary security

Qualifications

• BSEE degree from ABET-accredited program required; MSEE preferred.
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance and DOE 'Q' clearance.
• 15+ years in electrical engineering design for power/DOE/nuclear environments.
• 5+ years leading an engineering design team through all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical team during detailed design phases for electrical systems.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Coordinate designs to comply with specs, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare electrical calculations (arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, lighting).
• Develop design inputs for drawings and master diagrams.
• Interface with vendors for equipment purchase specifications.
• Produce reports and studies for client satisfaction and SL formats.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster peer learning communities.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Project management

Security clearance readiness

Mentoring

Communication with clients

Education

BSEE degree (ABET accredited)

MSEE preferred

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Team Lead to guide the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems across nuclear processing facilities, waste treatment, storage, and commercial power plants. You will lead a team of engineers and designers on challenging projects from concept through implementation, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a BSEE (ABET) with 15+ years in relevant design, and are prepared to obtain necessary security