Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a design engineer to join our Government Services unit. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to advance in Electrical Engineering on multi-disciplinary projects, including nuclear facilities and safety-rated systems.

You will produce calculations, site plans, diagrams, and procurement specs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with NEC, UL508, and IES Lighting Handbook while leveraging tools like ETAP/SKM and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; dual citizenship with a non-U.S. country does not qualify.
• ABET-accredited degree: BSEE or MSEE.
• 7+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience; nuclear environment preferred.
• Experience with low- to medium-voltage electrical distribution and instrumentation wiring; multi-system experience a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC, UL508, electrical codes, and IES Lighting Handbook.
• Ability to learn load flow/arc flash software such as ETAP and SKM Power Tools.
• Ability to learn lighting analysis software such as Visual and AGI32.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design engineering on a multi-disciplined project team.
• Produce engineering calculations, analyses, and reports.
• Prepare design inputs for drawings: electrical site plans, power/lighting plans, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schedules.
• Apply electrical engineering expertise to design and qualification of structures, systems, and components.
• Produce procurement and construction specifications.
• Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Electrical design experience

Mentoring engineers

Project meetings & field walkthroughs

Education

BSEE or MSEE ABET-accredited

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Visual/AGI32 lighting software

Job description

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.This is a design engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Electrical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

• Support electrical design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team
• Responsible for production of engineering calculations/analyses and engineering reports
• Prepare design inputs for drawing production including electrical site plans, power and lighting plans, one-line diagrams, assembly drawings, conduit and wire run schedules, wiring diagrams, elementary diagrams
• Apply electrical engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
• Produce procurement specifications and construction specifications
• Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
• BSEE or MSEE degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 7+ years of progressive responsible experience in electrical engineering ideally in a nuclear environment
• Experience with producing engineering designs for low to medium voltage electrical distribution systems and instrumentation wiring; experience with more than one type of system a plus
• Experience with NEC, UL508, electrical codes, and IES Lighting Handbook
• Proficiency or ability to learn load flow and/or arc flash analysis software such as ETAP and/or SKM Power Tools
• Proficiency or ability to learn lighting analysis software such as Visual and AGI32

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• DOE experience preferred; commercial or Navy
• Field engineering and construction experience

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• 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

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

$100,019 - $152,807

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

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of.

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.