Engineer, Electrical Design/I&C
The Electrical Design/I&C Engineer at Confidential Client supports nuclear plant operations by performing engineering and technical tasks related to electrical and instrumentation & control component design. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, managing obsolescence issues, leading multidisciplinary project teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop and review engineering proposals and estimates.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring Electrical Design / I&C Engineers at entry, mid, and senior levels to support engineering work for nuclear power plant systems. You will perform engineering and technical tasks to ensure safe, code-compliant design, help resolve obsolescence issues, and support multi-discipline project work that keeps plant systems reliable and compliant.
What You’ll Do
- Assure engineering deliverables meet safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform engineering and technical assignments supporting nuclear plant operations under supervision.
- Design, evaluate, and specify electrical and I&C components (breakers, cables, transmitters, motors, transformers, switches, relays, PLCs, control systems).
- Develop engineering calculations and evaluations to establish or confirm component design bases.
- Address obsolescence: evaluate replacements (including digital components), select suitable alternatives, and update designs.
- Lead or participate on multi-discipline project teams and coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Review or develop proposals and cost estimates for engineering design work from service providers.
- Support departmental responsibilities such as emergency response, outage support, and departmental coverage as required.
Minimum qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS — Entry Level (E01)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear).
- Ability to meet access and medical/unescorted access requirements as applicable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS — Mid Level (E02)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear).
- ~2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
- Ability to meet access and medical/unescorted access requirements as applicable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS — Senior Level (E03)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear).
- ~5 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
- Ability to meet access and medical/unescorted access requirements as applicable.
Preferred qualifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with electrical and I&C component design and complex control systems (including PLCs).
- Experience resolving obsolescence and selecting replacement/digital components.
- Proven ability to develop engineering calculations and evaluations.
- Experience leading multi-discipline project teams and interfacing with stakeholders.
- Experience preparing or reviewing proposals and engineering cost estimates.
Compensation & location
- Expected salary ranges by level:
- Entry-Level: $87,000
- Mid-Level: $92,700 – $114,000
- Senior: $122,400 – $154,000
- Location: Hampden Station, PA (on-site plant responsibilities)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Note: The posted ranges are estimated and based on the hiring level. Final pay will depend on experience, qualifications, and company pay practices.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Bonus program, 401(k) with company match, and employee stock purchase program (where applicable).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance.
- Paid time off, holidays, and programs supporting wellbeing and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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