Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of nuclear engineering, where you will lead a talented team in tackling complex electrical engineering challenges. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of clean energy through innovative projects, ensuring client satisfaction while mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a focus on safety and sustainability, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that values your expertise and encourages professional growth. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your health and well-being, making this a truly rewarding career opportunity.

Benefits

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid personal/sick time

Referral Bonus

Scholarship

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical systems design for nuclear power plants.
• Experience leading engineering design teams through all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering projects.
• Define deliverables and track progress to maintain scope and budget.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Project Management

Effective Communication

Team Leadership

Technical Oversight

Education

BSEE from ABET-accredited program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

You will lead a team on interesting and challenging projects involving investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects.

The majority of projects require multi-discipline interface and coordination.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading efforts by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables, meeting technical, quality, financial, and project control expectations.
2. Initiating and communicating scope of work to group members.
3. Defining deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
4. Reviewing status and tracking progress to maintain scope and budget, and keeping clients informed.
5. Conducting routine status meetings and submitting progress reports.
6. Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues.
7. Coordinating the completion of project deliverables.

Leading the detailed design phases, including interface and coordination with other disciplines.

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

Providing technical oversight for all electrical activities, including design change packages, engineering calculations (e.g., power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity), equipment procurement specifications, and bid review processes.

Interfacing with clients to validate scope and ensure satisfaction.

Mentoring and guiding the development of the team.

Identifying client needs for strategic opportunities and leveraging relationships for follow-on work.

Preparing and coordinating multi-discipline proposals.

Qualifications

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

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ten+ years’ experience in designing electrical systems for nuclear power plants.
• Three+ years leading an engineering design team through all project phases.
• Experience in 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, proficiency with MS Office, and a detail-oriented approach.
• Capability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear station.
• PE licensure preferred.

Award-Winning Benefits

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

Benefits include:

• Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance, Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program, Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA, 401(k), Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Scholarship, Employee Discount, Charitable Giving, Tuition Assistance
• Licensure Bonus, Referral Bonus
• Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

Compensation Range

$109,410 - $168,770

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group to be part of a team shaping the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve led in nuclear engineering, supporting various innovative projects worldwide with a focus on safety, sustainability, and modernization.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under law.