Electrical Designer 1, Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy

Washington, DCFresher2h agovia LinkedIn

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New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
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Nov 8, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize and expand drafting skills in a multi-disciplined team environment to prepare design drawings based on design input.
  • Apply computer-aided drafting skills and receive hands-on training in 3D design software environments.
  • Create master sketches to scale, showing the relation of proposed installations to existing facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
  • Accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information.
  • Interface with vendors and construction contractors, potentially explaining drawings for design adjustments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Associate's Degree in a technical area including drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
  • Advanced drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (e.g., MicroStation).
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer aid.
  • Knowledge in MicroStation.
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project.

Valued Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, relating equipment to technical design.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy values employee health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. They provide competitive, award-winning benefits.

Compensation Range

$58,925 - $84,728

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group to drive the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Expertise includes small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and commercial reactor restart projects. Work supports life extensions, digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion, and international new-build projects.

Benefits

  • 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 Time Off: Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST), Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

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