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Electrical Engineer ; Entry-Level - Nuclear

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for: Sargent Lundy
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62998 - 90586 USD Yearly USD 62998.00 90586.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Description

This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering in a professional position that offers a wide range of interesting and challenging responsibilities.

The opportunity will have you teaming up with other engineers and designers involved in nuclear plant electrical systems betterment and associated modifications, which will include the following:

  • Electrical systems design
  • Preparation of complex calculations
  • Load flow and short circuit
  • Power flow
  • System Impact
  • Cable ampacity
  • Preparation of documented design inputs
  • Preparation of equipment and material specifications
  • Preparation of design reports

Additional opportunities will include:

  • Receive training and mentorship from experienced engineers in the execution of meaningful project engineering assignments
  • Become involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic background in electrical power concepts/power systems analysis
  • An understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary
  • Strong problem solving skills are desired

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • A BS or MS degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
  • Internship or work experience in performing power analysis, preferably within the power industry
  • Experience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as ETAP or SKM
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

  • You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
  • Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
Award-Winning 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.

Health

& Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
  • 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
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