Lead Electrical Engineer - Government Services

Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Government Services

Join Sargent & Lundy as a Lead Electrical Engineer 1 for our Government Services Division in Albuquerque, NM. This role supports projects for DOE sites and national laboratories, focusing on nuclear material processing, waste treatment, storage, and disposal systems.

Hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and office.

• Act as the Electrical team lead in coordinating 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 in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Develop your career via peer‑learning and sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.

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.

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

• Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Construction and start‑up experience.
• Commissioning experience.

Health & Wellness, Financial Benefits, Work‑Life Balance. Sargent & Lundy has earned the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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

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Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly…