Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm seeks an Electrical Engineer in Richmond, Virginia, to work on nuclear power plant projects. Candidates must have a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in design. Responsibilities include preparing engineering design packages and working collaboratively with project teams. Competitive benefits and supportive workplace culture offered.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience in electrical engineering design for industrial applications.
• Experience selecting equipment and preparing engineering design documentation.
• Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering design change packages.
• Interface with project team members from other disciplines.
• Support site installation activities during project implementation.

Skills

Electrical system design

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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

• 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, supporting vendor questions and maintaining a tracking mechanism
• Prepare and review scoping documents for conceptual designs, including 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, reviewing status and tracking progress, conducting routine status meetings, submitting progress reports, tracking and resolving open items, and 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, motors, 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

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.

• 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