Senior Electrical Engineer - Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering and consulting to the management and operating contractors for the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline teams developing and designing facilities, systems, and equipment for the nation’s major research laboratories and the legacy nuclear weapons production complex. This critical engineering work is meaningful and challenging – work you can be proud to have been a part of.

WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent on site and working remote from home.

As a Senior Electrical Lead Engineer, you will be assigned to multiple project teams and coordinate with other disciplines and lead the electrical team members in the execution of their project work. The projects may involve the design of new and/or modifications and upgrades to existing facilities, structures, systems, and components. In addition to personally performing and contributing to the engineering efforts, you will help to communicate project status and coordinate resources from multiple Sargent & Lundy (S&L) offices. It is anticipated that the majority of the work will be associated with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the Sandia National Laboratory (SNL); however, there may be opportunities to participate in projects around the Department of Energy Complex (such as WIPP, Pantex, Hanford, etc.). Working under the direction of the New Mexico Operations Vice President who is based in Albuquerque, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your skills in design, management, and client management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project engineering teams and mentoring other electrical engineers
• Preparing design drawings, engineering analyses, and construction specifications
• Leading engineering studies, alternative analyses, and conceptual design efforts to drive scope of work
• Interfacing directly with clients and leading technical aspects of client presentations
• Overseeing engineering support of construction and field activities for completed designs, including submittal reviews, resolving constructor questions, reviewing test reports, etc.
• Overseeing deliverables by providing peer reviews and/or independent design reviews of work by other electrical engineers  
• Close coordination with and management of client interfaces and scope of work as technical lead
• Resource planning, coordination of resources, and assistance with integration of project participants
• Internal and external tracking, management, and reporting of project budget and schedule progress
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

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

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Must be able to pass a U.S. Government security clearance check; a DOE Q clearance is preferred
• This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience with electrical engineering software for design and analysis, including SKM PowerTools, AutoCAD, and lighting design software
• Candidates shall possess a working knowledge of operations in DOE nuclear facilities
• Candidate shall have at least 12 years of experience
• Familiarity with NQA-1 Quality Assurance programs and procedures
• Good verbal and written communication skills along with strong PC skills are required
• Knowledge of codes and standards for electrical work, NFPA 70, 70E, 101, IEEE, etc.
• PE license or on path to obtain one in first year
• 3 or more years of experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others

 Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in engineering design using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
• Construction planning, oversight, and safety, especially in a highly regulated environment like a DOE national laboratory, is highly desirable
• Construction and start-up experience a plus
• Commissioning experience a plus

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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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.