Senior Electrical Lead - Nuclear & DOE Projects (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Electrical Team Lead to oversee design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for nuclear materials processing, waste treatment, storage and disposal, and commercial nuclear power plants. You will lead engineers and designers, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting codes and client requirements.

Hybrid work arrangement with mentorship focus, involvement across DOE/NNSA programs, and opportunities to advance through peer knowledge

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance.
• ABET-accredited BSEE degree required; MSEE preferred.
• PE licensure is desirable and pursuit encouraged.
• 10+ years in electrical design for power/DOE/nuclear environments.
• 3+ years leading an engineering design team through all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Act as Electrical team lead coordinating detailed design phases.
• Lead on-time, on-budget project completion.
• Coordinate systems design for compliance with specs/codes/client requirements.
• Prepare and review electrical calculations (arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, lighting).
• Prepare input documentation for drawings and master diagrams.
• Interface with vendors for material/equipment specifications.
• Prepare reports/studies presenting technical information clearly.
• Perform independent reviews of work and drawings.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share knowledge.
• Engage in Communities of Practice for career development.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

DOE/NNSA project experience

Security clearance (US)

Education

BSEE degree from ABET-accredited program

MSEE preferred

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Electrical Team Lead to oversee design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for nuclear materials processing, waste treatment, storage and disposal, and commercial nuclear power plants. You will lead engineers and designers, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting codes and client requirements.

Hybrid work arrangement with mentorship focus, involvement across DOE/NNSA programs, and opportunities to advance through peer knowledge