Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Location

California

Posted date

4 days ago

Minimum level

N/A

Employment type

Full-time

Job category

Other

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

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 include:

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

Prepare and re 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 re equipment procurement specifications,

Participate in bid re evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses,

Prepare and re scoping documents for conceptual designs, to include constructability res,

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 res 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 res 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 (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic...)

Reing status and tracking progress of team members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed.

Routine status meetings

Submitting progress reports

Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues,

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:

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, motor, 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

Award-Winning 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. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

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

Compensation Range

$78,400.00 - $119,850.00

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we've been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

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.