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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Electrical Engineers to join a structured engineering development program supporting a large nuclear power generating facility. This role provides hands-on training and mentorship to build technical skills in nuclear power engineering. The primary keyword for this posting is "Electrical Engineer Tonopah, AZ" and the role is based in Tonopah, AZ.

• Participate in a structured engineering training and development program.
• Complete classroom instruction on nuclear plant systems and foundational engineering concepts.
• Learn engineering design processes, plant modifications, and digital control systems.
• Work toward qualification in Standard Design Process (SDP) and Standard Digital Modifications (SDM).
• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and support engineering design and implementation after qualification.
• Develop practical technical skills within a nuclear power environment.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineering.
• Recent college graduate or entry-level engineering professional.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness and ability to attend required onsite training at Palo Verde Generating Station.
• Commitment to complete the engineering development and qualification program.

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Engineering Training Program

Selected candidates will enter a two-phase program designed to prepare engineers for assignments in the plant’s Modification Engineering Department.

• Phase 1 — Foundational Training: classroom instruction, introduction to nuclear plant systems, and performance evaluations.
• Phase 2 — Engineering Qualifications: training in SDP and SDM; participants are expected to obtain required qualifications within 52 weeks of entering Phase 2.
• After qualification, engineers are assigned to an engineering section to support plant modification design and implementation.

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary: $80,743 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Tonopah, AZ. Candidates must be able to attend onsite training at Palo Verde Generating Station in Arizona.
• Employment will be with Confidential Client; Careertakes is assisting as a third-party recruiter.

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Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to launch a career in nuclear power engineering with structured mentorship, formal training, and qualification pathways. No prior nuclear power experience is required.

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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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