Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Government Services

At Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services division, a Lead Electrical Engineer 1 guides the electrical design and analysis for nuclear processing, waste treatment, storage, disposal, and commercial nuclear power projects. Based in Albuquerque, NM on a hybrid schedule, this senior role blends technical leadership with cross-team coordination, mentoring, and client-facing collaboration to deliver compliant, well-documented designs. You’ll shape multi-disciplinary work streams while advancing your own expertise within a supportive engineering community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical team lead, directing detailed design phases across all aspects of electrical engineering work.
• Steer project execution to meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operation comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Develop and review detailed electrical calculations, including arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, and lighting analyses.
• Produce design input documentation for drawing production, including master diagrams and master schematics.
• Interface with vendors to prepare material and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and align with client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of others’ work, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Foster professional growth through peer-learning and participation in S&L’s Communities of Practice.
• Provide mentorship to developing engineers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program required; MSEE preferred.
• Desire and ability to obtain Professional Engineer licensure.
• Ability to obtain a DOE “Q” level clearance.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design within a project team environment, ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA, focusing on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications/replacements for existing plants.
• 3+ years of experience leading an engineering design team through all project phases.
• Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute system designs.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing design drawings produced by others.

Technologies

• Python
• MATLAB
• Excel

Benefits

• 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

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Construction and start-up experience a plus
• Commissioning experience a plus

AI and Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• You are expected to lead others in solving engineering problems by leveraging data and modern tools, including automation and AI, to improve workflows and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders often direct automation and process-improvement efforts, such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation, while ensuring outputs are reviewed.
• Overseeing teams that program or script (for example, Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• Additional learning in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related fields can enhance oversight of automation-enabled workflows.

About this Business Unit

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories, including the Environmental Management Directorate and National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories. The work spans multi-discipline teams focused on projects that address environmental cleanup and legacy challenges.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $118,023 - $180,313

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with local and state regulations. Eligible positions include base salary or hourly rates plus a comprehensive benefits package, with potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.