Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (January 2027)
The Electrical Engineer 1 role at Confidential Client involves supporting the design and modernization of electrical systems for nuclear power plants, including SMRs and advanced reactors. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience with power systems analysis, equipment selection, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, while providing mentorship toward professional licensure and exposure to real-world nuclear projects. The role emphasizes safety, innovation, and contributing to clean, reliable nuclear energy solutions.
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Responsibilities
This entry-level Electrical Engineer will join a nuclear power engineering team and support design, analysis, and modernization of electrical systems for existing nuclear plants, restart projects, SMRs, and advanced reactor facilities. You will work under close technical supervision, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and contribute to projects that support safety, reliability, and modernization.
- Assist with engineering calculations and design tasks including:
- protection and coordination studies
- cable sizing, medium and low voltage system design
- DC battery sizing and analyses supporting safety-related systems
- Use industry-standard power analysis tools (for example, ETAP) to model and analyze complex electrical networks
- Support selection, specification, and integration of major electrical equipment such as switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, breakers, and relays
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, designers, and drafters to produce drawings and deliverables
- Participate in technical training, design reviews, and client/station interfaces (Operations, Systems Engineering)
- Support onsite activities including walkdowns, installation witness, testing, and outage support when required
- Prepare and review technical documentation under supervision and work toward qualifications to serve as a preparer on engineering deliverables
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with strong power systems fundamentals
- Understanding of practical electrical engineering applications and engineering design procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Valued (not required)
- Degree from an ABET-accredited program
- Coursework in Power Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, Power Electronics, or similar
- Internship or work experience performing power analysis in the power or utility industry
- Experience with transient power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, etc.)
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or designation as an Engineer-in-Training
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience with nuclear power electrical systems and large power components
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and a clear pathway toward professional licensure (PE)
- Technical training, exposure to industry standards, and use of established proprietary processes and performance databases
- Opportunities to work onsite at generating stations and participate in major projects and outages
- Experience with client systems, station-specific licensing basis, and real-world project requirements
Compensation & Location
- Location: Farmington, MI (onsite / client-site access as required)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Compensation range (listed by client): $62,998 - $90,586 per year
- Note: Total compensation may include discretionary bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a long-standing leader in power and energy engineering, providing design, consulting, and project services across fossil, nuclear, renewables, and transmission systems. The business unit hiring for this role focuses on nuclear power—supporting plant life extension, digital modernization, small modular reactors, restart projects, and international new-build efforts. Confidential Client emphasizes safety, innovation, and professional development.
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