Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

About the Role

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. You will lead a project team of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing electrical systems supporting nuclear material processing, nuclear waste treatment, storage, disposal systems, and commercial nuclear power plants. You will tackle challenging assignments, including designing, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Electrical team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed electrical calculations, including arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, and lighting.
• Prepare documentation for design input, including master diagrams and master schematics.
• Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely, meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Develop your career via peer-learning by sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
• Lead others in using modern tools, such as automation and AI, to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.

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 a U.S. Government security clearance.
• BSEE degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSEE preferred.
• Must be able and willing to obtain P.E. licensure.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE “Q” level clearance.
• 12+ years of experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications/replacements for existing plants.
• Experience must include equipment and material selection, control philosophy, and preparation/assembly of calculations and specifications.
• Experience with electrical system design, including low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• 3+ years of experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technically knowledgeable about available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued But Not Required Skills

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Construction and start-up experience
• Commissioning experience
• Additional learning or experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance, Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Back-Up Daycare, FSA & HSA.
• Financial Benefits: 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.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Flexible Work Arrangements.

Pay

Compensation Range: $134,546 - $205,557

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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories and sites. This includes designing facilities, systems, and equipment for nuclear waste treatment, storage, disposal, and safe handling of nuclear materials.

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.