Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

About the Team

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we have been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. Our expertise spans small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. We support 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. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

About the Role

This position offers 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. You will tackle interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.

In this role, you will lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution. You are expected to set expectations for using data and modern tools, such as automation and AI, to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. You may oversee engineers who program or script to automate engineering tasks, reviewing automated outputs to ensure quality.

Your day-to-day involves interfacing with project team members from other disciplines, the client, and vendors. You will attend client meetings and site field walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction, as well as travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Hiring Process

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Candidates must be capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear power station.

Our Culture & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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.