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Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Cranberry Township, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026

💰 $99,644/yr($69,298/yr – $99,644/yr)

About the role

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

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

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 from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background in electrical power concepts/power systems analysis
1 or more years of experience in performing power analysis, preferably within the power industry
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:

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.

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