Nuclear Electrical Engineer I — Power Systems Design & Impact

Sargent & Lundy; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an Electrical Engineer 1 for the Nuclear Power Group to design and modernize electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, SMRs, and advanced reactor facilities. You will support plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives, delivering safer, more efficient, and reliable energy.

You will work with a project team under senior engineers, gain hands-on training, and collaborate across engineering disciplines while using industry standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong academic background in electrical power concepts and power systems analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings and models.

Responsibilities

• Assist in engineering calculations and design tasks for large nuclear power plants, including protection and coordination studies and cable sizing.
• Use ETAP to perform power systems analysis and modeling for complex networks.
• Assist with design, selection and integration of major electrical equipment (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, breakers, relays).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in technical training sessions and reviews.
• Interface with client stakeholders and translate concepts into drawings and project deliverables.
• Develop professional skills within fixed project schedules and budgets, and coordinate with team members to deliver on time.
• Gain exposure to licensure processes and mentorship toward PE.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks an Electrical Engineer 1 for the Nuclear Power Group to design and modernize electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, SMRs, and advanced reactor facilities. You will support plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives, delivering safer, more efficient, and reliable energy.

You will work with a project team under senior engineers, gain hands-on training, and collaborate across engineering disciplines while using industry standards