Senior Electrical Wiring Designer 2 - Nuclear

Description

This position offers the chance to work within a project‑team environment focused on designing, modifying, and upgrading electrical systems for new and existing power plants. Reporting to the Electrical Project Lead, you will collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineering and design teams.

Key deliverables include the creation of single‑line, relay and metering, AC and DC schematic, synchronizing, point‑to‑point wiring diagrams, and cable schedules. You will also produce detailed electrical wiring drawings and integrate vendor drawings into the overall project design.

Opportunities exist to accompany and assist in field walk‑downs and data‑gathering at client facilities, and the role requires the ability to obtain an unescorted badge for access to a nuclear station. The position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week on‑site.

Joining the Nuclear Power Group means contributing to clean, carbon‑free energy projects such as SMRs, advanced reactor technology, plant life extensions, and digital modernization. The business unit has a legacy dating back to 1954 and emphasizes safety, innovation, and sustainability worldwide.

• Design and produce single‑line, relay/metering, AC & DC schematic, synchronizing, point‑to‑point wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Create detailed electrical wiring drawings and incorporate vendor drawings into project designs.
• Assist engineers with initial design requirements and conceptualize wiring termination plans.
• Conduct field walk‑downs and gather data at client facilities.
• Maintain unescorted badge access for nuclear station work.
• Utilize AutoCAD/MicroStation for power‑plant and large‑facility drafting.
• Apply 12+ years of medium‑voltage and 480 V wiring design expertise.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Provide employee referral, licensure, and performance bonus incentives.

Requirements

Candidates must have an Associate’s degree in drafting or a high school diploma with equivalent technical design experience, plus at least 12 years of detailed wiring design experience on medium‑voltage and 480 V systems. Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, familiarity with digital control systems, and strong communication skills for interfacing with other engineering disciplines are essential.

Benefits

Sargent & Lundy provides award‑winning benefits that support health, financial security, and work‑life balance, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, 401(k), flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and various employee‑bonus programs.

The compensation range for this role is $82,120 to $128,570, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus and a transparent benefits package. The company has been recognized as a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award winner for three consecutive years.

• Provide comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage plus life and disability insurance.
• Offer 401(k) retirement plan, tuition assistance, and merit scholarship programs.
• Grant flexible work arrangements, paid vacation, holidays, parental and bereavement leave.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance