Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 116,620 - 179,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k)

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced leader in electrical engineering to oversee project teams delivering critical work for nuclear power plants. This role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge in electrical system design, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a hybrid work model alongside competitive benefits recognized through various awards.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years’ experience in electrical engineering for nuclear power plants.
• Three or more years leading an engineering design group.
• Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Conduct routine status meetings and submit progress reports.
• Mentor and guide the development of the group.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will spend three days a week in the office and remotely for two days.

You will be leading the group on projects that involve investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects. Most projects require multi-discipline interface and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts performed by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables that meet technical, quality, financial and project controls expectations
• Initiate and convey scope of work to group members
• Define deliverables (e.g., calcs, specs, drawings, design changes)
• Review status and track progress of group members to maintain project scope and budget and keep the client informed
• Conduct routine status meetings
• Submit progress reports
• Track and resolve open items and emergent project issues
• Coordinate completion of project deliverables
• Lead the team through the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work, including interface and coordination with other disciplines
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants
• Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants
• Provide technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities, including:
• Engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability
• Engineering calculations in support of design change packages (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 equipment vendors, including responding to vendor questions and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses
• Interface with the client, including validating scope and ensuring client satisfaction
• Mentor and guide the development of the group
• Identify and follow up on client needs that may result in strategic opportunities
• Leverage client relationships to develop follow-on work from existing clients
• Prepare/coordinate multi-discipline proposals

Qualifications

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

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Ten or more years’ experience in the design of electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants
• Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design group through all phases of a project design
• Experience in selecting equipment, materials, and preparing and assembling engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Experience with electrical system design including low and medium voltage distribution (transformers, generators, motors, relays, etc.)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to project team members and client
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Detail-oriented approach to work
• Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station
• PE Licensure is preferred
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Award-Winning Benefits

Health and well-being of employees is a priority. We offer comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off, with a focus on work-life balance and competitive, award-winning benefits. Our compensation and benefits have been recognized with the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness, Financial Benefits, Work-Life Balance

• 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
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation

Compensation Range: $116,620.00 - $179,890.00

Transparency

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with local and state regulations. The total compensation package may include base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy\'s Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we\'ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning SMRs, ART, and first-of-a-kind reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear projects. We focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability as we power communities with reduced emissions.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

Location

City: Chicago

State: IL

Country: United States

Area of Interest: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full Time - Regular

Job ID: 2025-18383

Business Group: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Electrical Engineering