About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Energy & Utilities (Nuclear Power Generation).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Electrical Engineer (Entry / Mid / Senior levels considered) to support plant engineering and operations at a nuclear power generation facility near Crest Hill, IL. This role contributes to safe, compliant, and reliable plant operations through engineering support, technical analyses, and process improvements.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform engineering and technical tasks as assigned, applying standard engineering principles under general supervision.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with safety analyses, industry codes, engineering specifications, and all regulatory requirements.
• Participate in developing and implementing processes, procedures, and techniques that support operations and compliance.
• Recommend format and methodology improvements to standard work products and processes.
• Support emergency response, departmental coverage, call-outs, and outage activities as needed.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for plant systems and components to maintain safe, reliable operations.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, calculations, and engineering packages.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues.
• Apply industry codes and regulatory guidance to engineering decisions and deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardized engineering processes.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimums differ by level — list applies to the specific level you select during application.

Entry Level (E01)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear).
• Ability to maintain any required site access / unescorted access, including passing medical examinations or testing applicable to the role. Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Mid-Level (E02)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear) PLUS ~2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
• Ability to maintain required site access / unescorted access and related medical/testing. Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Senior (E03)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear) PLUS ~5 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
• Ability to maintain required site access / unescorted access and related medical/testing. Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical engineering bachelor’s degree.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Strong grasp of group techniques and solid understanding of the fundamental functions performed by the engineering group.
• Experience in power generation / nuclear plant engineering is highly desirable.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary ranges (level-dependent):
  • Entry-Level: $87,000
  • Mid-Level: $92,700 – $114,000
  • Senior: $122,400 – $154,000
• Confidential Client provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package: competitive pay, bonus eligibility, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase program (if applicable), medical/dental/vision coverage, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and wellbeing programs.

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Location & Legal Requirements

• Work location: Crest Hill, IL (onsite at Confidential Client’s facility).
• Candidates must meet and maintain site-specific access and medical requirements (including unescorted access where applicable).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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