Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Bonus program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support onsite at the Duane Arnold Energy Center, with an initial remote start and potential hybrid work: three days in the office and two remote days.

You will work in a project team with engineers and designers to design, modify, and analyze nuclear power plant electrical systems, lead design change packages, and interact with clients and vendors across multiple phases.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience for nuclear projects.
• Experience selecting equipment, materials, and assembling design packages.
• Experience with low/medium voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors, relays).
• Strong written and verbal communication to team members and client.
• Detail oriented with ability to be badge‑able for nuclear access.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering design change packages for plant upgrades.
• Perform AC/DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relays.
• Prepare equipment procurement specifications and participate in vendor bid reviews.
• Interface with multidisciplinary project teams and clients; attend client meetings and site walks.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and site verification.
• Support site installation activities and assist the PM to meet schedule and budget.
• Manage deliverables, track progress, and coordinate completion of project scope.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Project teamwork

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Nuclear plant experience

Unescorted access badge eligibility

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

PE license

MSEE

Job description

Description

This position will require onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center supporting project needs. This will start out as a remote position but could change to a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and review engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long‑term equipment reliability,
• Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations in support of design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relay settings.
• Prepare and review equipment procurement specifications,
• Participate in bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses,
• Prepare and review scoping documents for conceptual designs, to include constructability reviews,
• Interface with project team members from other engineering and design disciplines (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, I&C),
• Interface with the client in support of the project, including implementing personnel,
• Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and provide written comment,
• Attend client meetings and site field walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

• Support site installation activities during project implementation,
• Assist the S&L project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget,
• Responsible for overall technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope by:
  • Initiating and conveying scope of work to project team members
  • Defining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic…)
  • Reviewing status and tracking progress of team members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed.
  • Routine status meetings
  • Submitting progress reports
  • Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues,
  • Coordinating completion of project deliverables

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• A BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program,
• Five or more years’ experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment for industrial applications, with a focus on design for existing nuclear power plants,
• Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications,
• 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,
• Detail oriented approach to work,
• Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PE license
• MSEE

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Award‑Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award‑winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

Financial Benefits

• 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

Work‑Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$84,762 - $129,498

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon‑free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first‑of‑a‑kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal‑to‑nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new‑build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting‑edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.