Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

What we offer

Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group in Wilmington, onsite, and become part of a collaborative team designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for nuclear power plants. You will work with engineers and designers across disciplines, interface with clients and vendors, and contribute to the reliability and modernization of critical plant infrastructure. The role provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, including education assistance, licensure support, and flexible work arrangements.

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life and 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering design change packages to install, replace, or upgrade plant equipment for long‑term reliability.
• Develop and review detailed calculations supporting change packages, 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 reviews for equipment vendors, support vendor information requests, craft responses, and track questions and answers.
• Prepare and review scoping documents for conceptual designs, including constructability reviews.
• Collaborate with project team members across Mechanical, Structural, Civil, and I&C disciplines.
• Interface with clients to support project goals and coordinate personnel.
• Coordinate with vendors on document reviews and provide written comments.
• 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 sites for construction coordination and field verification.
• Support site installation activities during project implementation.
• Assist the project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee the technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope, including defining deliverables and tracking progress; participate in routine status meetings and progress reporting; resolve open items and emergent issues; coordinate final deliverables.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Five or more years of experience designing electrical systems in industrial project teams, with a focus on existing nuclear power plants.
• Experience selecting equipment, materials, and preparing and assembling design change packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience with electrical system design for low and medium voltage distribution (transformers, generators, motors, relays, etc.).
• Effective written and verbal communication to inform project teams and clients.
• Detail-oriented approach and careful documentation practices.
• Ability to be badge-access authorized for unescorted access to a nuclear station.

Technologies

• Python
• MATLAB
• Advanced Excel

AI and automation at Sargent & Lundy

Leaders in these roles guide teams from issue to solution by leveraging data and modern tools to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. You may oversee automation and process improvements that help automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation, while ensuring outputs are reviewed. Programming and scripting by team members (for example in Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel) is valued when paired with appropriate oversight. Additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields is encouraged to support AI-enabled engineering workflows.

About this business unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, a longstanding leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. The team supports life extensions, digital modernization, and new development in areas such as small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, and first-of-a-kind reactor restart projects, contributing to the transition to cleaner energy.

Compensation and transparency

Compensation ranges from USD 84,762 to USD 129,498 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. Compensation disclosures align with local and state regulations.

Location and practical details

Location: Wilmington, Delaware, onsite. Travel to client and vendor sites as needed for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. This role requires the ability to obtain nuclear plant access credentials.