Lead Nuclear Electrical Engineer | Hybrid Design Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Back-Up Daycare

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned electrical engineering leader to drive complex projects at nuclear power facilities. You will supervise a group, define deliverables, coordinate multiple disciplines, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in nuclear power design, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff. Hybrid in-office schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience with electrical system design including low and medium voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motor, 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

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering deliverables to meet technical, quality, financial and project controls expectations.
• Defining deliverables and scope of work for group members.
• Reviewing status and tracking progress to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed.
• Coordinating routine status meetings and submitting progress reports.
• Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues.
• Coordinating completion of project deliverables.
• Lead the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work with cross-discipline coordination.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
• Provide technical oversight for design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Interface with the client to validate scope and ensure satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide the development of the group.
• Identify client needs that may result in strategic opportunities.
• Prepare/Coordinate multi-discipline proposals.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Multi-discipline interface

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Nuclear access readiness

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE degree

PE Licensure preferred

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned electrical engineering leader to drive complex projects at nuclear power facilities. You will supervise a group, define deliverables, coordinate multiple disciplines, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in nuclear power design, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff. Hybrid in-office schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.