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Sargent Lundy

Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

minneapolis, MN

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About this opportunity

Sargent Lundy lists this Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability

Prepare and review detailed 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

Prepare and review equipment procurement specifications

Participate in bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, including supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses

Prepare and review scoping documents for conceptual designs, including constructability reviews

Interface with project team members from other engineering and design disciplines (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, I&C)

Interface with the client in support of the project, including implementing personnel

Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and provide written comment

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 site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Support site installation activities during project implementation

Assist the S&L project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Responsible for overall technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope by initiating and conveying scope of work to project team members

Define deliverables (i.e. calculations, specifications, drawings, design change etic…)

Review status and track progress of team members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed

Participate in routine status meetings and submits progress reports

Track and resolve open items and emergent project issues

Coordinate completion of project deliverables

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience

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

Valued but not required skills and experience

PE license

MSEE

Benefits

Award-Winning Benefits: Health and wellness programs, comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits aimed at work-life balance. Our compensation and benefits have been recognized with awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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

Compensation

Compensation Range: $82,380.00 - $125,860.00

Transparency

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy\'s Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. We provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

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

Job Details

City: Minneapolis

State: MN

Country: United States

Area of Interest: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full Time - Regular

Job ID:

Business Group: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Electrical Engineering

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Worksite address

minneapolis, MN, 55400, US

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