Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConstructionDefenseEnergy
Sargent & Lundy is an engineering and design firm serving the power and energy industries, with roots reaching back to 1891. Its work spans consulting, analysis, project services, and technical design for nuclear, renewable, conventional power, oil and gas, and government projects. The company supports clients through complex project lifecycles, combining expertise in energy infrastructure, defense-related work, and long-term system performance.

Senior Nuclear Electrical Engineer

Design and analyze electrical systems for nuclear power plants at Sargent & Lundy. Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and design packages, and support project delivery.

Description

  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems at new and existing nuclear power plants.
  • Investigate electrical engineering problems and develop solutions.
  • Prepare and review design change packages for plant equipment.
  • Prepare and review calculations for AC and DC power studies, short circuits, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting, and protective relay settings.
  • Prepare and review equipment procurement specifications.
  • Evaluate bids and respond to vendor questions.
  • Prepare and review conceptual design scope documents, including constructability assessments.
  • Coordinate with Mechanical, Structural, Civil, and I&C teams.
  • Work with clients and vendors, review documents, and provide written feedback.
  • Attend client meetings and on-site field walkdowns.
  • Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.
  • Support on-site installation during project implementation.
  • Help the project manager manage project completion, schedules, and budgets.
  • Define and communicate work scope to project team members.
  • Specify deliverables, including calculations, specifications, and drawings.
  • Monitor status and team-member progress to keep work within scope and budget.
  • Provide progress reports and attend regular status meetings.
  • Track and resolve outstanding items and emerging project issues.
  • Coordinate completion of project deliverables.

Requirements

  • Hold an electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Have at least five years of project-team experience designing electrical systems for industrial applications, focused on existing nuclear power plants.
  • Have experience selecting equipment and materials and preparing and assembling engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
  • Have experience designing electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage distribution systems with transformers, generators, motors, and relays.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with project team members and clients.
  • Work with close attention to detail.
  • Be eligible for unescorted access badging at a nuclear power station.
  • U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Backup daycare.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • 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 and sick time.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid bereavement leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • A discretionary annual bonus may be available.

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