Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Lynchburg (VA); Remote; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm specializes in nuclear power projects, seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. This remote position involves designing and analyzing electrical systems, preparing change packages, and ensuring reliable operations in nuclear plants. Candidates should possess an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree and relevant experience. Join a top workplace recognized for competitive benefits and contribute to the future of clean energy.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Five or more years' experience in design of electrical systems for industrial applications.
• Experience with low and medium voltage distribution systems.
• Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear power station.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering design change packages to ensure equipment reliability.
• Interface with project team members from various engineering disciplines.
• Travel to client and vendor locations for design reviews and field verification.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Education

Electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program

Job description

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This position is remote with the expectation to travel to various nuclear power plants including but not limited to North Anna Nuclear Generating Station and Surry Nuclear Generating Station.

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.

You will work on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.

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

• An electrical engineering degree 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 power station
  
  

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• PE license
• MSEE
  
  

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 Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (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 (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
  
  

Compensation Range

$78,400.00 - $119,850.00

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!

Awards & Recognition 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.

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