Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$84,762–$129,498 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and review engineering design change packages, detailed calculations, and equipment procurement specifications for nuclear power plant electrical systems. Conduct constructability reviews, interface with project teams and clients, and attend site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure satisfaction. Travel to vendor offices and plant locations for design reviews and construction coordination. Lead team members in leveraging automation and AI tools to improve workflows and reduce rework. Manage project scope, budget, and deliverables while tracking progress and resolving emergent issues. This role supports life extensions, digital modernization, and new-build projects within Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group.
Required Qualifications
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- PE license
- MSEE
- Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- Direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows
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