Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (Summer 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 integration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, while providing mentorship toward professional licensure and exposure to real-world nuclear projects. The role emphasizes safety, innovation, and the use of modern tools such as automation and AI to enhance engineering workflows.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Electrical Engineer role will support nuclear power projects across design, modernization, and plant-life-extension efforts. You will work under the direction of senior engineers and subject matter experts to apply your academic foundation to real-world power systems design tasks.
- Assist in engineering calculations and design tasks for large nuclear power generating stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium- and low-voltage system design, and DC battery sizing.
- Use industry-standard analysis tools (for example, ETAP) to model and analyze complex electrical networks and perform transient/stability studies.
- Support selection, specification, and integration of major electrical equipment: switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), large power transformers, breakers, relays, and related components.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, civil, operations, systems engineering) and participate in design reviews and technical training.
- Translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings with designers and drafters and support project deliverables under established schedules and budgets.
- Participate in onsite activities at nuclear facilities (walkdowns, installation witness, testing) and support refueling outages or major project implementations when required.
- Learn and follow industry standards, internal guidance, and established technical processes to help deliver safe, compliant engineering solutions.
- Receive mentorship and coaching on the pathway to professional licensure (PE), including opportunities to act as a qualified preparer on project documentation.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic background in power systems and electrical power concepts.
- Understanding of practical electrical engineering applications — systems, principles, techniques, and procedures used in project design.
- Knowledge of producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Valued (but not required):
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Coursework in Power Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, Power Electronics, or similar.
- Internship or work experience performing power analysis, preferably within the power industry.
- Experience performing transient analysis using ETAP, SKM, or similar tools.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and Engineer-in-Training designation.
- Familiarity with programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations or reports is a plus.
Important employment information:
- This role does not include U.S. work-authorization sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Skills & Tools
- Power systems analysis (ETAP, SKM experience helpful)
- Protection & coordination studies
- Cable sizing, medium/low-voltage system design, DC battery sizing
- Equipment selection: switchgear, MCCs, transformers, breakers, relays
- MS Office; familiarity with Python/MATLAB or advanced Excel is a plus
- Strong teamwork, communication, and technical documentation skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $62,998 — $90,586 per year (base salary range disclosed).
- Estimated market salary for similar roles shown as context; total compensation may include discretionary bonuses where applicable.
- Robust benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus and other employee development programs available.
About the Team
Join the client’s Nuclear Power Group focused on engineering, design, and licensing for nuclear generating stations and advanced reactor technologies. The team supports existing nuclear plant modernization, small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and commercial restart projects — delivering safe, reliable, low-carbon energy solutions worldwide.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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