Engineer, Electrical – Oswego, NY
The Electrical Engineer at Confidential Client provides advanced technical expertise and engineering leadership to support nuclear plant operations, focusing on electrical systems including medium and high voltage power distribution and protection controls. This role involves problem-solving, managing engineering programs, ensuring compliance with industry codes, and contributing to plant reliability and safety. The position offers opportunities for growth within a leading clean energy company and requires on-site presence.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Engineer, Electrical in Oswego, NY. This role supports nuclear plant operations and electrical systems engineering across entry, mid, and senior levels. Candidates will work on medium- and high-voltage power distribution, protection & controls, and electrical system modifications to support safe, reliable plant performance.
What You’ll Do
This role performs advanced technical and engineering problem solving to support plant operations and projects.
- Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analyses, programs, and design work.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to identify and resolve equipment and system problems (electrical distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators).
- Lead or support electrical modifications and outage activities; ensure design compliance with codes, standards, and configuration management.
- Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and long-term plans.
- Recommend equipment, techniques, and design changes to improve performance, reduce costs, or address regulatory changes.
- Support emergency response, departmental coverage, and cross-functional outage roles as required.
Who This Role Is For (Levels)
This position can be filled at Entry (E01), Mid (E02) or Senior (E03) engineer levels. Responsibilities scale with level and experience; senior roles take on broader technical leadership and accountability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Entry (E01): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear). Maintain required site access and medical/testing requirements.
- Mid (E02): Bachelor’s in engineering + ~2 years nuclear or related engineering experience. Maintain required site access and medical/testing requirements.
- Senior (E03): Bachelor’s in Engineering + ~5 years nuclear or related engineering experience. Maintain required site access and medical/testing requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Advanced technical degree or relevant coursework.
- Medium & high voltage power distribution experience (generators, exciters, power transformer replacements).
- Electrical protection, controls, and relay experience.
- Experience with plant electrical distribution systems (switchgear, buses, feeders) and power flow/configuration analysis.
- Previous nuclear plant experience and/or Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary ranges (based on level and experience):
- Entry-Level: $87,000 per year
- Mid-Level: $92,700 – $114,000 per year
- Senior-Level: $122,400 – $154,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package including bonus eligibility, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, disability & life insurance, and wellbeing resources.
Location & Employment Type
- Job Location: Oswego, NY (on-site at the plant)
- Employment Type: Full-time
Confidential Client Commitment
Confidential Client is committed to safety, operational excellence, and developing technical expertise in an inclusive environment. If you have strong electrical engineering fundamentals, nuclear or heavy-industrial experience, and a desire to solve challenging technical problems, this role offers career growth and meaningful impact.
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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