Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level)

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer 1 in the Nuclear Power Group, you will contribute to the design and modernization of critical electrical systems and large power components for various nuclear projects, including existing plants, restart projects, small modular reactors (SMRs), and advanced reactor facilities. You will also support plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations and design tasks for large nuclear power generating stations.
• Perform protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium and low voltage system design, and DC battery sizing.
• Support analyses for electrical designs of safety-related systems.
• Utilize industry-standard software tools like ETAP for power systems analysis and modeling.
• Assist with the design, selection, and integration of major electrical power equipment, including switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), large power transformers, breakers, and relays.
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and engage in technical training sessions and reviews.
• Gain exposure to station-specific procedures and project requirements, interfacing with client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with designers and drafters to translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings.
• Develop professional skills by working within fixed project schedules and budgets.
• Learn effective time management and collaboration tools to achieve shared objectives.
• Gain insight into the pathway to professional licensure and career development.
• Obtain unescorted access to nuclear power generating stations for onsite walkdowns, witness installation and testing activities, and support nuclear refueling outages.
• Participate in the implementation of major projects.
• Access client computer systems to review technical information, building expertise in design and licensing basis.
• Obtain qualifications to work as a preparer for engineering deliverables and sign off on critical project documentation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic background in electrical power concepts/power systems analysis.
• Understanding of practical application of electrical engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Valued Skills & Experience (Not Required)

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Completion of power coursework (e.g., Power Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, Power Electronics).
• Internship or work experience in performing power analysis, preferably within the power industry.
• Experience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as ETAP or SKM.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies such as data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant.

Compensation

$62,998 - $90,586

Benefits & Perks

• 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