Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Government Services

Sargent & Lundy

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • $82,380-125,860 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Description:This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. Depending on your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.You may be assigned to multiple project teams, 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 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
Qualifications:Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.Essential skills and experience:
  • Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
  • BSEE degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MSEE preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive responsible experience in electrical engineering ideally in a nuclear environment
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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
Compensation Range: $82,380.00 - $125,860.00 About This Business Unit:Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for 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 mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of. Awards & Recognition:Equal Opportunity:Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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