Senior Electrical Engineer Energy - Remote
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office. Your role Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. Responsible for the overall design and analysis of safety and non-safety related electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects. Regularly interfaces with the other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical engineering teams) for electrical design and consultation having significant impact on project. Applies extensive knowledge and experience, industry best practices, regulatory guidance, codes and standards, and good engineering judgment to ensure the design is compliant with International regulatory criteria and industry best practices. Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional and advanced engineering methods to document compliance with project and code requirements, which may include lighting, volt drop, conductor sizing and panel heat generation calculations. Generates and reviews wiring diagrams, single line drawings, loop diagrams, control architectural drawings/specifications, electrical and instrumentation specifications, data sheets and control philosophy documents. Specializes in the preparation of design documents and plant modifications, including coordination with designers in document development in accordance with approved procedures, processes and design requirements. Specializes in routine development, management and implementation of engineering analysis, activities and programs to identify and resolve routine equipment and system problems. Familiar with national codes and standards appropriate to the Electrical Engineering discipline. Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures and codes and site design and safety and licensing basis are used in preparation of design media. Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines. Conducts mentoring, guidance, and quality reviews of the work of junior colleagues when needed. Performs checking to ensure accuracy of design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations. Works to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays. Recommends new equipment, concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws or to comply with changes in client requirements, codes or regulations. Supports installation and testing of site systems and components. Operates with a high degree of independence with minimal guidance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical or engineering field.
- Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
- Mastered the in-depth knowledge and experience required in electrical design.
- Experience leading Electrical system design (e.g., on site distribution (AC and DC), off site interfaces (switchyard), grounding and lighting protection, plant lighting systems, battery system design, communications systems, or diesel generators).
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nuclear industry.
- PE preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Growing familiarity with nuclear regulatory guidance (e.g., NUREG-0800 Ch. 8).
- Experience applying relevant codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, EPRI).
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
- Overall design and analysis of safety and non-safety related electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects.
- Interfacing with other technical disciplines for electrical design and consultation.
- Performing engineering calculations for lighting, volt drop, conductor sizing, and panel heat generation.
- Generating and reviewing wiring diagrams, single line drawings, loop diagrams, control architectural drawings/specifications, electrical and instrumentation specifications, data sheets, and control philosophy documents.
- Preparing design documents and plant modifications.
- Developing, managing, and implementing engineering analysis, activities, and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
- Ensuring design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures, codes, and site design and safety and licensing basis are used in design media preparation.
- Working in multi-discipline teams and ensuring integration of design across disciplines.
- Conducting mentoring, guidance, and quality reviews of junior colleagues' work.
- Performing checking to ensure accuracy of design media.
- Working to assigned schedules and initiating corrective measures for delays.
- Recommending new equipment, concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws, or comply with changes.
- Supporting installation and testing of site systems and components.
- Operating with a high degree of independence with minimal guidance.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Leaves of absences options
- Flexible work options
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
