Blue Energy’s mission is to unlock energy abundance, energy affordability, energy security, and turn-key decarbonization by developing the fastest path to deploying new nuclear MWs at scale. We are utilizing shipyard manufacturing supply chains and techniques from offshore oil and wind to reduce the cost of nuclear plants by over 60% and the manufacturing timeline to 24 months. Blue Energy is a platform technology that makes use of the latest NRC-approved reactors and is in negotiations with existing nuclear and industrial sites, enabling a much faster regulatory pathway to deploy our first unit. With our innovative centralized shipyard manufacturing approach, we can put nuclear power on a cost-reduction learning curve akin to wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Lead Electrical and I&C Engineer to perform advanced technical/ engineering problem solving in support of nuclear plant operations. This role requires in-depth technical knowledge and on-site leadership in executing electrical and I&C system installation, testing, troubleshooting, and handover on power generation projects.
PRIMARY DUTIESProvide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
Provide complete task management of engineering issues.
Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles
Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications.
Perform independent research, reviews, studies, and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
Recommend equipment, new concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design, or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes and regulations.
Provide detailed engineering support for electrical and I&C systems including high-voltage/low-voltage power distribution, generator protection, control systems, DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and field instrumentation.
Interpret and validate design drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
Evaluate vendor documents for electrical equipment, I&C devices, and control panels; interface with OEMs.
Support site construction teams with technical guidance on equipment installation, cable routing, terminations, grounding, and loop checks.
Ensure construction is in compliance with design specs, safety standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, IEC), and QA/QC procedures.
Lead commissioning planning and execution of electrical and I&C systems, including:
Cold and hot loop checks
System energization
Instrument calibration and functional checks
Generator synchronization and protection relay testing
Work with startup teams to validate proper operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG controls, and balance-of-plant systems.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of experience in electrical and I&C roles within power generation, with at least 5 years in field construction/commissioning of gas turbine or combined cycle plants.
Deep familiarity with rotating machinery, excitation systems, electrical protections, and advanced I&C logic for HRSG and turbine controls.
Strong experience working with OEM systems (GE Mark VIe, Siemens SPPA-T3000, Emerson Ovation, etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NETA, and relevant standards.
Ability to read and troubleshoot P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
Advanced technical degree
Professional Engineer Registration Highly Preferred
We look forward to your application and helping foster an era of safe, clean, affordable, and abundant energy.
Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Blue Energy now or in the future.
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What We Do
Nuclear power is singular in its ability to deliver reliable, clean, and abundant electricity anywhere in the world at scale. With the technology we have today, we can enter an era of energy abundance and maintain a healthy planet.
Blue Energy was started to realize this vision.
We are designing power plants that can be mass-produced now, in the world as it is, as a stepping stone to the world we want. Like the digital revolution, success will drive innovation into next-generation form factors and use cases. It starts by building a great product that the world loves.
