Chicago, Illinois, USA
32 days ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Lead Electrical Engineer City Chicago State IL Country United States Area of Interest Electrical Engineering Type Full Time - Regular Job ID 2024-11200 Business Group Nuclear Power Group Department Electrical Engineering Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

 

You will be leading the group on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects. The majority of the projects performed for our clients require multi-discipline interface and coordination.

 

Responsibilities include:

Lead efforts performed by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables to meet all technical, quality, financial and project controls expectationsInitiating and conveying scope of work to group membersDefining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic…)Reviewing status and tracking progress of group members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informedRoutine status meetingsSubmitting progress reportsTracking and resolving open items and emergent project issuesCoordinating completion of project deliverables  Lead the team for the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work to include interface and coordination with other disciplinesDevelop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plantsProvide technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities to include:Engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliabilityEngineering 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 settingsEquipment procurement specificationsBid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responsesInterface with the client, including implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfactionMentor and guide the development of the groupIdentify and follow up on client needs that may result in strategic opportunitiesLeverage good client relationships to develop follow-on work from existing clientsPrepare/Coordinate multi-discipline proposals Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering programTen or more years’ experience in the design of electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plantsThree or more years experience in leading an engineering design group through all phases of a project designExperience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specificationsExperience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering roleExperience 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 clientProficiency with MS Office applicationsDetail oriented approach to workCapable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear stationPE Licensure is preferred

 

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

 

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Award Winning Compensation & 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life BalanceHealth Plans: Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Accident InsuranceDisability CoverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Back-Up DaycareFSA & HSA401(k)Pre-Tax Commuter AccountMerit Scholarship ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramCorporate Charitable Giving ProgramTuition AssistanceFirst Professional Licensure BonusEmployee Referral BonusPaid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Parental LeavePaid Bereavement LeaveFlexible Work Arrangements

 

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