Nuclear Power Systems Design Engineer III

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and optimize power systems for nuclear-related projects. You will work within a team of engineers and designers to develop robust electrical solutions, perform detailed calculations, and prepare specifications and reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and vendors, conducting design reviews, and field verifications to ensure compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years in electrical power systems design in a project team setting.
• Experience with medium/low voltage distribution, transformers, generators, motors.
• Experience as firm/client liaison in a lead role.
• Experience reviewing design drawings and performing calculations.
• Strong written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems for new plants or modifications.
• Prepare calculations, load flow, short circuit, and power flow analyses.
• Develop equipment and material specifications and design reports.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors during design reviews and field verifications.
• Contribute to design inputs and documentation for procurement.

Skills

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Calculations & analysis

LV/MV distribution

Equipment selection

Design review

Communication

Detail oriented

Automation tools

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and optimize power systems for nuclear-related projects. You will work within a team of engineers and designers to develop robust electrical solutions, perform detailed calculations, and prepare specifications and reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and vendors, conducting design reviews, and field verifications to ensure compliant, cost-effective outcomes.