Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of clean energy solutions. As a leader in electrical engineering, you will oversee a dynamic team tackling complex projects in the nuclear power sector. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of innovative systems, ensuring safety and efficiency while meeting client expectations. With a commitment to employee well-being, this organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and values work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy landscape, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

Retirement plans including 401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Paid personal, sick, vacation, holiday leave

Scholarship and employee discount programs

Charitable giving and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical systems design for power plants.
• Experience leading engineering design teams through all phases.
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering project deliverables ensuring quality and budget.
• Coordinate project scope and deliverables with team members.
• Mentor team development and identify strategic client needs.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project management

Effective communication

Detail-oriented work approach

Team leadership

Education

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

You will lead a team on challenging projects involving investigating, troubleshooting, and solving various 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 to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables, meeting all technical, quality, financial, and project controls expectations.
2. Initiating and conveying scope of work to team members.
3. Defining deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
4. Reviewing progress and maintaining project scope and budget while keeping clients informed.
5. Conducting routine status meetings and submitting progress reports.
6. Tracking and resolving open items and project issues.
7. Coordinating completion of project deliverables.
8. Leading detailed design phases, including interface and coordination with other disciplines.
9. Developing project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for electrical modifications, especially at nuclear power plants.
10. Preparing proposals for complex electrical modifications.
11. Providing technical oversight for activities like design change packages, engineering calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and bid evaluations.
12. Interfacing with clients to validate scope and ensure satisfaction.
13. Mentoring and guiding team development.
14. Identifying client needs for strategic opportunities and developing follow-on work.
15. Preparing and coordinating multi-discipline proposals.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience include:

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

Award-Winning Benefits

We prioritize employee health and well-being with comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, and a focus on work-life balance, earning recognition as a Top Workplace for benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• Retirement plans including 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Scholarship and employee discount programs
• Charitable giving and tuition assistance
• Licensure bonuses and referral bonuses
• Paid personal, sick, vacation, holiday, parental, and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

Compensation Range

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group to be part of shaping the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve led in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, supporting innovations like SMRs, advanced reactors, and international projects. We focus on 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 receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.