Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrical engineer to lead challenging projects in nuclear power. This role involves overseeing a talented team, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and maintaining project budgets. You will define project scopes, conduct status meetings, and interface with clients to ensure satisfaction. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this company offers a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to advancing clean energy solutions. Join a team recognized for its excellence and enjoy comprehensive benefits that prioritize your well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

Qualifications

• 10+ years in designing electrical systems for power plants.
• Experience leading engineering design teams through project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Define scope of work and maintain project budget and client communication.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Team Leadership

Education

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program

Job description

Description

You will lead a team on challenging projects involving investigating, troubleshooting, and solving various electrical engineering issues to support multi-discipline projects.

The projects typically require coordination across different disciplines.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading efforts by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering deliverables, meeting technical, quality, financial, and project control expectations.
2. Defining scope of work, deliverables (calculations, specifications, drawings, design changes), and reviewing progress to maintain scope and budget while keeping the client informed.
3. Conducting routine status meetings and submitting progress reports.
4. Tracking and resolving project issues and coordinating deliverables.
5. Leading detailed design phases for electrical engineering, including interface with other disciplines.
6. Developing project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
7. Preparing proposals for complex electrical modifications.
8. Providing technical oversight for activities such as design change packages, engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and bid evaluations.
9. Interfacing with clients to validate scope and ensure satisfaction.
10. Mentoring team members and identifying strategic opportunities with clients.
11. Leveraging client relationships to develop follow-on work and preparing 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 of experience in designing electrical systems for power plants.
• Over three years of experience leading an engineering design team through all project phases.
• Experience selecting equipment, preparing design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience as a liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Knowledge of electrical system design, including low and medium voltage systems.
• Effective communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a detail-oriented 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, paid time off, and work-life balance initiatives. Our benefits have earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance, Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Back-Up Daycare, FSA & HSA
• Retirement and financial benefits including 401(k), Pre-Tax Commuter, Merit Scholarship, Employee Discount, Charitable Giving, Tuition Assistance, Licensure Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid time off: Personal/Sick, Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, 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 advancing clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we've led in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, supporting SMRs, advanced reactors, plant life extension, digital modernization, and international projects. We are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability, providing solutions that power communities and reduce emissions.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under applicable law.