Senior Electrical Engineer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

. Work in a project team environment with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical systems .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,019 - $152,807 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design for nuclear power plants, including the preparation of engineering calculations and design change packages. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with project teams and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering Degree7+ Years Experience in Electrical System DesignAC/DC Power StudiesLow and Medium Voltage Distribution SystemsPE License (Valued but Not Required)

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Hard Skills

Electrical System DesignEngineering Design Change PackagesEngineering CalculationsEquipment Procurement SpecificationsTroubleshooting Electrical Engineering IssuesBreaker CoordinationMotor StartingProtective Relay SettingsCable AmpacityVoltage Drop

Soft Skills

Effective Written CommunicationEffective Verbal CommunicationDetail Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License (Valued but Not Required)MSEE (Valued but Not Required)

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Power PlantsProject Team EnvironmentIndustrial ApplicationsBid Review EvaluationsClient MeetingsField VerificationConstruction CoordinationDesign ReviewsUnescorted Access to Nuclear Power Station

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in a project team environment with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical systems
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve electrical engineering issues
Prepare and review engineering design change packages for plant equipment installation, replacement, or upgrades
Prepare and review engineering calculations, including AC/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 evaluations and respond to vendor questions
Prepare and review conceptual design scoping documents and constructability reviews
Interface with Mechanical, Structural, Civil, and I&C disciplines
Interface with clients and vendors, including document reviews and written comments
Attend client meetings and site field walkdowns
Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification
Support site installation activities during project implementation
Assist the project manager with project completion, schedule, and budget
Manage technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope
Define deliverables, review team status, track progress, submit reports, resolve issues, and coordinate deliverable completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

An electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
7 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 (preferred)
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 power station
Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship
PE license (valued but not required)
MSEE (valued but not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility