Hybrid Senior Electrical Lead Engineer – Nuclear Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Electrical Lead to manage design teams for nuclear and commercial power projects in a hybrid work setting. You will direct detailed design, perform critical calculations, and liaise with vendors to ensure compliance with client specifications and codes.

The role requires a BSEE (MSEE preferred), ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and 12+ years of electrical design experience, including leadership of teams and client coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance.
• ABET-accredited BSEE degree required; MSEE preferred.
• Must be able and have a desire to obtain P.E. licensure.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE “Q” level clearance.
• 12+ years of electrical design experience in DOE/nuclear contexts.
• 3+ years leading an engineering design team.
• Experience as firm/client liaison and reviewing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Act as Electrical team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for electrical engineering work.
• Lead efforts to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate design activities to meet specs, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review electrical calculations (arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, lighting).
• Prepare design input docs for drawings (master diagrams/schematics).
• Interface with vendors for material and equipment specifications.
• Prepare reports/studies presenting technical information to clients and SL formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work and calculations.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share knowledge across SL communities.

Skills

Security clearance

ABET BSEE

P.E. licensure

DOE clearance

Team leadership

Electrical design

Client liaison

Drawing review

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE

MSEE preferred

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Electrical Lead to manage design teams for nuclear and commercial power projects in a hybrid work setting. You will direct detailed design, perform critical calculations, and liaise with vendors to ensure compliance with client specifications and codes.

The role requires a BSEE (MSEE preferred), ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and 12+ years of electrical design experience, including leadership of teams and client coordination.