Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned electrical engineer to lead challenging projects in nuclear power. This role involves overseeing multi-discipline teams, ensuring project deliverables meet technical and financial expectations, and mentoring team members. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of clean energy, all while enjoying a supportive workplace recognized for its culture and benefits. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes employee well-being and offers comprehensive health plans, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off including personal, sick, vacation, holidays

Licensure Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical system design for power plants.
• Proven leadership in engineering design teams through all project phases.
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead team efforts to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering projects.
• Define deliverables and maintain project scope and budget.
• Mentor and guide team members while interfacing with clients.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Project Management

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Detail-oriented Work Approach

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

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

The projects typically require multi-discipline interface and coordination.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading group efforts 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 team members.
3. Defining deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
4. Reviewing progress and maintaining project scope and budget while keeping the client informed.
5. Conducting routine status meetings and submitting progress reports.
6. Tracking and resolving open items and emergent issues.
7. Coordinating the 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 complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
10. Preparing proposals for electrical modifications at nuclear facilities.
11. Providing technical oversight for activities such as design change packages, calculations, equipment specifications, and bid evaluations.
12. Interfacing with clients to validate scope and ensure satisfaction.
13. Mentoring and guiding the development of team members.
14. Identifying client needs for strategic opportunities and leveraging relationships for 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 BS degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least ten years of experience in electrical system design for power plants.
• Over three years leading an engineering design team through all project phases.
• Experience in equipment selection, engineering 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, paid time off, and a focus on work-life balance, earning recognition as a Top Workplace for culture, compensation, and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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 and Employee Discount Programs
• Charitable Giving
• Tuition Assistance
• Licensure Bonuses
• Referral Bonuses

• Paid time off including personal, sick, vacation, holidays, parental, and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

Compensation Range

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

About Our Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group to shape the future of clean, nuclear energy. Since 1954, we have led in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, supporting innovative projects worldwide and focusing on safety, sustainability, and digital modernization.

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 any protected legal status.