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Sargent & Lundy · 9 hours ago

Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering and design. They are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead projects involving troubleshooting and solving electrical engineering issues at nuclear power plants, ensuring successful project deliverables and client satisfaction.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead efforts performed by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables to meet all technical, quality, financial and project controls expectations

Initiating and conveying scope of work to group members

Defining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic…)

Reviewing status and tracking progress of group members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed

Routine status meetings

Submitting progress reports

Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues

Coordinating completion of project deliverables

Lead the team for the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work to include interface and coordination with other disciplines

Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants

Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants

Provide technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities to include:

Engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability

Engineering calculations in support of design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relay settings

Equipment procurement specifications

Bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses

Interface with the client, including implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction

Mentor and guide the development of the group

Identify and follow up on client needs that may result in strategic opportunities

Leverage good client relationships to develop follow-on work from existing clients

Prepare/Coordinate multi-discipline proposals

Qualification

BSEE degreeNuclear power plant experienceEngineering design leadershipElectrical system designMS Office proficiencyClient liaison experiencePE LicensureEffective communicationDetail oriented

Required

A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Ten or more years' experience in the design of electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants

Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design group through all phases of a project design

Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications

Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role

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

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Detail oriented approach to work

Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station