Nuclear Electrical Design Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Ohio; On-site; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in the United States, Ohio is seeking a senior electrical engineering leader to guide a group on complex nuclear power projects. You will oversee multi‑discipline interface, drive deliverables, and ensure scope, quality, and budget targets are met while keeping clients informed.

This role requires 10+ years in electrical design for nuclear plants, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff. PE licensure preferred and badge access is required.

Qualifications

• BSEE degree from 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 performed by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables to meet all technical, quality, financial and project controls expectations.
• Lead the team for the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work to include interface and coordination with other disciplines.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
• Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants.
• Provide technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities to include: engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Interface with the client, including implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide the development of the group.
• Identify and follow up on client needs that may result in strategic opportunities.
• Leverage good client relationships to develop follow‑on work from existing clients.
• Prepare/Coordinate multi‑discipline proposals

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project coordination

Client liaison

MS Office

Detail oriented

Nuclear power experience

Mentoring team

Education

BSEE ABET-accredited

PE Licensure preferred

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in the United States, Ohio is seeking a senior electrical engineering leader to guide a group on complex nuclear power projects. You will oversee multi‑discipline interface, drive deliverables, and ensure scope, quality, and budget targets are met while keeping clients informed.

This role requires 10+ years in electrical design for nuclear plants, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff. PE licensure preferred and badge access is required.