Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineering Team Lead to manage complex projects and mentor a team. The role involves overseeing electrical systems design for nuclear power plants, ensuring quality and compliance. Candidates should have significant experience in electrical engineering and team leadership, with a focus on safety and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience designing electrical systems for nuclear power plants.
• At least 3 years leading an engineering design team through all project phases.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear station.

Responsibilities

• Leading efforts of group members to ensure successful completion of project deliverables.
• Defining deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, and design changes.
• Coordinating the completion of project deliverables.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Detail-oriented work approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

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

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

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading efforts of group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables, meeting all 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 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 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, especially at nuclear power plants.
10. Preparing proposals for electrical modifications at nuclear facilities.
11. Providing technical oversight for all electrical activities, including design change packages, calculations (power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, etc.), equipment specifications, and vendor evaluation.
12. Interfacing with clients to validate scope and ensure satisfaction.
13. Mentoring and guiding the development of the team.
14. Identifying client needs for strategic opportunities and leveraging relationships for follow-on work.
15. Preparing and coordinating multi-discipline proposals.

This position requires a hybrid work schedule with in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 12+ years of experience designing electrical systems for nuclear power plants.
• At least 3 years leading an engineering design team through all project phases.
• Experience in equipment selection, design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience acting as a client or firm liaison in engineering roles.
• Knowledge of electrical system design, including low and medium voltage systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Detail-oriented work approach.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear station.
• PE licensure 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 plans, Tuition Assistance, Employee Discounts
• Charitable Giving, Licensure Bonuses, Referral Bonuses
• Paid Time Off: Personal, Sick, Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, Bereavement
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$123,800 - $192,660

About Our Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group to shape the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a leader in nuclear engineering, supporting innovations like SMRs, advanced reactors, and international projects. Our work includes plant life extension, digital modernization, and nuclear new-builds, committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.

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 other protected categories.