Engineer I Electrical

Posted 5 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Energy • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Performs electrical engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades and new projects under senior supervision. Supports electrical calculations, equipment evaluations, design modifications, and project teamwork focused on plant performance, safety, and reliability. Requires knowledge of electrical distribution systems and power system calculations. The role involves client-site travel, industrial plant walkdowns, controlled-area access, confined spaces, and nuclear plant access requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Successful candidates will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff. Successful candidates should have experience with evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria. Individuals will assist with performing calculations, modifications, and designs. Individuals will possess technical knowledge of the electrical discipline and ability to work on project teams with other engineers to assist with evaluating conditions, proposing modifications, and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability.


Responsibilities

Education Required (minimum): BS in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university.

Experience Required (minimum): Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power distribution systems (switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, etc.) and familiarity with electrical load flow, voltage drop, and short circuit calculation methodology is required. Knowledge can be demonstrated through academic record or work experience.

Qualifications

Other Required Qualifications (minimum): All applicants must possess excellent and clear verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.

Preferred Education: MS electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university is desirable.

Preferred Experience: Experience in the nuclear power industry and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects is desired. Electrical Distribution System Modeling and Calculation experience using ETAP or SKM software is desired.

Preferred Certification(s) or License(s) Required: Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is desirable.

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug free workplace. 

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, and circuit breakers
  • Familiarity with electrical load flow, voltage drop, and short circuit calculation methodologies
  • Clear verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Effective time management and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access
  • Ability to travel to client sites and perform field and office work
  • Ability to conduct industrial plant equipment walkdowns, climb ladders, access controlled areas, and enter confined or hazardous spaces
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • Nuclear power industry or nuclear plant project experience
  • Electrical distribution system modeling and calculation experience using ETAP or SKM
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • At least one year of engineering experience
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The Company
77 Employees

What We Do

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. provides comprehensive engineering, design, and project management services for the nuclear industry. The company supports the modification of existing nuclear power plants and the development of new facilities, including small modular reactors. With over 50 years of experience, it offers expertise in electrical, mechanical, structural, and controls engineering, as well as turnkey construction and maintenance services.

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