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Sargent & Lundy

Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability

Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations in support of design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relay settings

Prepare and review equipment procurement specifications

Participate in bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, supporting vendor questions and maintaining a tracking mechanism

Prepare and review scoping documents for conceptual designs, including constructability reviews

Interface with project team members from other engineering and design disciplines (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, I&C)

Interface with the client in support of the project, including implementing personnel

Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and provide written comment

Attend client meetings and site field walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction

Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Support site installation activities during project implementation

Assist the S&L project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Responsible for overall technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope by initiating and conveying scope of work to project team members, defining deliverables, reviewing status and tracking progress, conducting routine status meetings, submitting progress reports, tracking and resolving open items, and coordinating completion of project deliverables

Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

A BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program

Five or more years’ experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment for industrial applications, with a focus on design for existing nuclear power plants

Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications

Experience with electrical system design including low and medium voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors, relays, etc.)

Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to project team members and client

Detail‑oriented approach to work

Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station

Valued but not required skills and experience:

PE license

MSEE

Benefits At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

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

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