Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$84,762–$129,498 year
HybridAugusta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and review engineering design change packages, detailed calculations, and procurement specifications for nuclear power plant electrical systems. Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve electrical engineering issues while interfacing with project teams, vendors, and clients to validate scope and ensure satisfaction. Support site installation activities, attend field walkdowns, and coordinate design reviews at plant locations. Assist the project manager in tracking progress, resolving emergent issues, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Lead others in leveraging automation and AI tools to improve workflows and reduce rework. This hybrid role requires in-office work three days per week and involves travel to client and vendor offices.
Required Qualifications
- An electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- 5 or more years of 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 power station
- in-office work 3 days per week
Desired Qualifications
- PE license
- MSEE
- AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
- 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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