Engineer I Electrical - Nuclear

Zachry Group•Stonington, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. (ZNE) is currently seeking an Engineer I, Electrical for a direct hire position located in our Stonington, CT or Charlotte, NC engineering office. Position Posting No. 2021ZNE085ECT or 2021ZNE085ENC. This is an in-office position in either our Stonington, CT or Charlotte, NC office. This position is not remote. Position Synopsis: Successful candidate 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 candidate should have past experience with evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria. Individual will assist with performing calculations, modifications, and designs. Individual 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.

Requirements

BS in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

MS electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university is desirable.
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.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is desirable.

Responsibilities

Performing calculations
Performing modifications
Performing designs
Evaluating conditions
Proposing modifications
Developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability.