Lead Electrical Engineer

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a mix of work from home and in-office work.

The role leads a project team of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems supporting processing of nuclear material, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and commercial nuclear power plants. You will tackle challenging assignments that include designing, investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.

• 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 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 clearly and meet client requirements and S&L formats
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
• Develop career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers through S&L’s processes and Communities of Practice
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers
• Support and lead initiatives in AI, automation, and data-driven workflows to improve design efficiency and reduce rework, including overseeing automation and script-based tooling when appropriate

• 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
• BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited 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
• 12+ years of experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, ideally in commercial power, DOE, nuclear Navy, or NNSA, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications/replacements for existing plants
• Experience with selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and preparation/assembly of calculations and specifications
• Experience with electrical system design including low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations
• 3+ years of experience 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 as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others