Top 31 Nuclear power reactor Jobs in Chicago Il

Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $62,998 - $90,586 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Experimental Facility Operator
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $29.75 - $62.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- System design
Engineer I
Westinghouse Electric Company —Burr Ridge, IL
- $58,400 - $73,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $350,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Business Development Manager – Power & Energy
Gamma Technologies —Westmont, IL
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Up to 50% travel
- Business development
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Lead Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Nuclear Project Planner 1 – Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Structural Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $145,310 - $222,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $145,310 - $222,001 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Team management
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Piping Stress Engineer 3 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $74,353 - $113,595 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Project Development Manager
Blue Energy —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Travel
- Mentoring
Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Office
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $145,310 - $222,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Mechanical Engineer 2 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $100,019 - $152,807 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- System design
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Structural Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan

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Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$84,762 - $129,498 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Bereavement leave
Referral program

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Power plant experience
Nuclear design
System design for system development
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Low-voltage electrical systems
Electrical protection systems
Power generation systems
Power system protection
Industrial equipment
Commercial nuclear power plant experience
Engineering design modification
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Description:

This is a hybrid position with the ability to work from our Downtown Chicago Office (3 days a week) and remotely (2 days a week).

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare and review engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability,
Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations in support of design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relay settings.
Prepare and review equipment procurement specifications,
Participate in bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses,
Prepare and review scoping documents for conceptual designs, to include constructability reviews,
Interface with project team members from other engineering and design disciplines (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, I&C),
Interface with the client in support of the project, including implementing personnel,
Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and provide written comment,
Attend client meetings and site field walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Support site installation activities during project implementation,
Assist the S&L project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget,
Responsible for overall technical, financial, and administrative performance of the engineering scope by:
- Initiating and conveying scope of work to project team members
- Defining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic…)
- Reviewing status and tracking progress of team members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed.
- Routine status meetings
- Submitting progress reports
- Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues,
- Coordinating completion of project deliverables

Qualifications:

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

Essential skills and experience:
A BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program,
Five or more years’ experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment for industrial applications, with a focus on design for existing nuclear power plants,
Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications,
Experience with electrical system design including low and medium voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motor, relays, etc.),
Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to project team members and client,
Detail oriented approach to work,
Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station

Valued but not required skills and experience:

PE license
MSEE

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AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy:

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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 & Wellness

Financial Benefits

Work-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: $84,762 - $129,498 Transparency Statement: 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 discretionary bonus. About This Business Unit:

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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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