Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (2027)
The Electrical Engineer 1 role in the Nuclear Power Group 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 and professional development opportunities toward licensure. The role emphasizes safety, innovation, and the use of modern tools such as automation and AI to enhance engineering workflows.
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Electrical Engineer role supports large-scale nuclear power projects and station modernization efforts. You will work on a project team under daily technical supervision, contributing to electrical system design, analysis, and documentation for nuclear power generating stations, SMRs, and advanced reactor work.
- Assist with engineering calculations and design tasks: protection & coordination studies, cable sizing, medium/low voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and safety-related system analyses
- Use power system modeling tools (example: ETAP) to perform load flow, short-circuit, and transient analyses
- Support selection, integration, and specification of major electrical equipment (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, breakers, relays)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—designers, drafters, operations, and systems engineering—to translate concepts into detailed drawings and deliverables
- Participate in technical reviews, training, and station-specific walkdowns; support installation, testing, and refueling outage activities when required
- Follow established engineering processes, industry standards, and internal guidance to deliver safe, compliant solutions
- Leverage automation and modern tools (scripts, spreadsheets, or AI-assisted workflows) to streamline calculations, checks, and documentation where appropriate
Compensation & Benefits
- Base compensation range: $62,998 - $90,586 per year (range disclosed by our client)
- Market/estimated salary (third-party estimate): $111,495 per year
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and professional development support
- Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus and other recognition programs (client-determined)
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with strong coursework in power systems
- Understanding of electrical power system fundamentals and practical application to design tasks
- Familiarity with technical drawing and documentation practices for electrical systems
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving ability
Valued but not required
- Degree from an ABET-accredited program
- Coursework such as Power Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, Power Electronics
- Internship or hands-on experience in power systems analysis or the electric power industry
- Experience performing transient or protection analyses using ETAP or SKM
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) passed / Engineer-in-Training designation
- Programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering checks and reporting
Important hiring note: Our client does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Working Environment & Career Development
- On-site access to nuclear power stations for walkdowns and testing is part of the role; candidates should expect occasional site visits and outage support
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure pathway
- Opportunities to work across a variety of nuclear projects: station life-extension, digital modernization, restarts, SMRs, and advanced reactor technology
- Encouraged use of automation and appropriate AI tools to increase engineering productivity—always paired with sound engineering judgment and verification
How Careertakes Supports You
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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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