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

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Responsibilities

Confidential Client is seeking an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Design Engineer at the I or II level to support capital engineering change projects for a nuclear site. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop scope, technical basis, installation, and test requirements for engineering design changes affecting Instrumentation & Control systems, relaying, digital systems, network infrastructure, cyber security, process equipment, and related systems.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and present technical recommendations.
• Support assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program items, and field installation support.
• Prepare or revise design specifications, technical requirement documents, and complex engineering calculations related to design changes.
• Update site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documentation impacted by design changes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to ensure designs meet nuclear safety, regulatory, and plant-operational requirements.

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Basic / Required Qualifications

Note: This posting may be filled at the I or II level depending on experience. Applicants must meet the ANSI and regulatory personnel qualification expectations referenced by the client.

Electrical Design Engineer I

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (upcoming graduates may be considered).
• A Master’s degree in Engineering may be accepted in lieu of a BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering.

Electrical Design Engineer II

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering may be accepted in lieu of a BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Please note: candidates must meet the minimum qualification standards identified in the client’s applicable nuclear personnel qualification procedures.

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Preferred Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience in the utility industry, specifically nuclear power stations.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry standard design processes.
• Experience with digital control systems, cyber security, and/or networking infrastructure.

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Specific Requirements & Site Expectations

• In lieu of one year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate may work under the oversight and written approval authority of a qualified individual until fully qualified.
• Ability to obtain nuclear site Unescorted Access / Security clearance.
• This position may carry Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities, including callouts and on-call rotations; candidates must be fit for duty as required.
• Must use required personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) when onsite.
• Additional hours may be required during scheduled refueling outages.
• Occasional overnight travel required.
• This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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Working Conditions & Schedule

• Primarily an office environment with regular plant walkdowns and field support for modification implementation.
• Hybrid mobility classification: work performed both remotely and onsite after onboarding. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of the designated facility (not greater than 50 miles one way). Employees are expected to report to the assigned facility as required — typically averaging 2 full workdays per regular workweek.
• Standard work week is Monday–Thursday, 10-hour days.

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Travel & Relocation

• Travel: approximately 5–15%.
• Relocation assistance: provided as applicable.
• Union/represented: No.
• Visa sponsorship: No.

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Compensation (estimated)

• Estimated pay (source listing): $139,284 per year — provided as an estimate only. Final pay is determined by Confidential Client and will depend on level, experience, and local law.

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How We Hire (EEO & transparency)

Confidential Client and Careertakes follow non-discriminatory hiring practices. To be considered, applicants must meet the posted basic/required qualifications. Hiring decisions are made by people; automated tools may assist initial screening.

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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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