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Sargent & Lundy · 1 day ago

Lead Electrical Engineer 1

Richland, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a company that provides engineering design and consulting support for the U.S. Department of Energy and national laboratories. The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a project team in designing and analyzing electrical systems for nuclear material processing and commercial power plants, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as the Electrical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work

Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements

Prepare and review detailed electrical calculations, including arc flash, voltage drop, fault current, and lighting

Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including master diagrams and master schematics

Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations

Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats

Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation

Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice'

Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectrical System DesignProject ManagementTeam LeadershipPE LicensureDOE ClearanceTechnical DocumentationVendor LiaisonAnalytical CalculationsMentoring

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify

Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance

A BSEE degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSEE preferred

Must be able and have a desire to obtain P.E. licensure

Must be able to obtain a DOE 'Q' level clearance

10+ years of experience (ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA) in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications/replacements for existing plants

Experience must include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications

Experience is required with electrical system design including low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations

3+ years of experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design

Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design

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

Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others