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 design, and project collaboration under senior engineer supervision, contributing to safer and more efficient nuclear energy solutions. The role also provides opportunities for professional development, including mentorship toward licensure and exposure to onsite nuclear operations.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineer 1) to join their Nuclear Power team. This role offers hands-on experience designing and modernizing electrical systems for nuclear generating stations, small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor facilities, and restart projects. You will work under the daily technical supervision of senior engineers and subject matter experts, gaining practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to professional development paths toward licensure.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in preparation of engineering calculations and design deliverables for large nuclear power stations, including protection & coordination studies, cable sizing, medium- and low-voltage systems, and DC battery sizing.
- Use industry-standard tools (for example, ETAP) to perform power systems analysis and transient modeling for complex electrical networks.
- Support selection and integration of major electrical equipment such as switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, breakers, and relays.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, designers, and drafters to translate concepts into detailed drawings and project documentation.
- Participate in technical reviews, training sessions, and coordination with client stakeholders (Operations, Systems Engineering).
- Conduct onsite walkdowns, witness installation and testing, and support refueling outages and project implementation as required.
- Learn company technical processes, standards, and best practices to deliver safe, compliant engineering solutions on schedule and within budget.
- Receive mentorship on the path to professional licensure (PE), including opportunities to act as a qualified preparer on engineering deliverables under supervision.
Qualifications (Essential)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering with strong coursework or foundation in power systems and electrical power concepts.
- Understanding of practical application of electrical engineering principles, design techniques, and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn in a team environment.
Valued (but not required) / Preferred Skills
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Coursework in Power Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, Power Electronics, or similar.
- Internship or prior work experience performing power analysis in the power industry.
- Experience with transient power systems analysis using ETAP, SKM, or similar tools.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.
- Familiarity with automation, scripting, or data tools as applied to engineering tasks (valued, not required).
Benefits & Working Conditions
- Competitive compensation range: $62,998 - $90,586 (base salary).
- Health & wellness: medical, dental, vision; life & accident insurance; disability coverage; EAP; FSA & HSA options; back-up daycare (where available).
- Financial benefits: 401(k); tuition assistance; merit scholarships; pre-tax commuter accounts; employee discounts; licensure & referral bonuses.
- Work-life balance: paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, and flexible work arrangements (role dependent).
- Opportunity to gain unescorted access to nuclear facilities and work on high-impact, safety-critical projects.
Location & Work Authorization
- Work location: Northville, MI (on-site / client site access as needed).
- Important: Confidential Client does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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