Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nuclear engineering as an Electrical Engineer, where you'll work on design and troubleshooting of electrical systems for power plants. This hybrid role entails preparing design packages, reviewing calculations, and collaborating with a dynamic project team, contributing to clean energy solutions with competitive compensation and robust benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexibility in work arrangements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical system design for industrial applications.
• Experience in equipment selection and design change packages.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear plant.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing engineering design change packages.
• Developing engineering calculations like power studies and voltage drop analysis.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project team members.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program

Job description

Description

This position offers the opportunity to work within a project team environment alongside engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of nuclear power plant electrical systems.

You will engage in challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving various electrical engineering issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing engineering design change packages for installing, replacing, or upgrading plant equipment to ensure reliability.
• Developing and reviewing detailed engineering calculations supporting design changes, such as power studies, short circuit analysis, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and relay settings.
• Preparing and reviewing equipment procurement specifications.
• Participating in bid evaluations, supporting vendor inquiries, and maintaining tracking mechanisms.
• Creating scoping documents for conceptual designs, including constructability reviews.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project team members (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, I&C).
• Interfacing with clients, vendors, and supporting site activities including field walkdowns and design reviews.
• Traveling to client and vendor sites as needed for project support and verification.
• Supporting site installation activities during project execution.
• Assisting the project manager to ensure timely and within-budget project completion.
• Overseeing technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the engineering scope, including scope definition, deliverables, progress tracking, and issue resolution.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

Note: We do not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this role.

Essential skills and experience:

• An electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical system design for industrial applications, especially in power plants.
• Experience in selecting equipment, preparing design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical systems including low and medium voltage distribution, transformers, generators, relays, etc.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear plant.

Valued but not required:

• PE license
• MSEE

Award-Winning Benefits

We prioritize employee health and well-being with comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and a variety of benefits. Recognized for our workplace culture, we have received the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance, Disability, EAP, Back-Up Daycare, FSA & HSA.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Pre-Tax Commuter, Scholarships, Employee Discounts, Charitable Giving, Tuition Assistance, Licensure Bonuses, Referral Bonuses.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, parental and bereavement leave, flexible work arrangements.

Compensation Range

$91,220.00 - $140,750.00

About Our Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and contribute to advancing clean, carbon-free energy. With a legacy since 1954, we lead in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, supporting SMRs, advanced reactors, plant life extension, digital modernization, and international projects. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability drives our work worldwide.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.