Summary:
This position will support challenging electrical and controls design projects for nuclear facilities, with opportunities to work across power distribution, instrumentation, control systems, testing, and implementation. Candidates with experience in either electrical power systems or instrumentation and controls are encouraged to apply. Nuclear experience and an active Q clearance are preferred.
Location: On-Site in Oak Ridge, TN
Salary: Depending on Experience
Responsibilities Design and develop electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control systems for DOE and commercial nuclear projects.
Provide engineering deliverables, including: One-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams
Instrumentation and control logic diagrams
Equipment specifications and calculations (e.g., load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, arc flash)
Cable schedules and material take-offs
Perform power systems modeling and analysis using software tools like ETAP or SKM.
Ensure designs are compliant with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, ISA, and other applicable standards.
Participate in configuration management, technical reviews, and design verification.
Support construction, testing, startup, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
Interface with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, and systems engineering.
Assist with estimating and scheduling engineering efforts.
Mentor junior engineers, if in a senior role.
Minimum Qualifications: B.S. Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
4+ years relevant electrical and/or I&C engineering experience
Experience with electrical power distribution and/or instrumentation/control systems
Ability to read and develop applicable engineering drawings and documentation
Knowledge of applicable electrical/I&C codes and standards
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain a Q clearance
Preferred Qualifications: Active Q clearance
DOE or commercial nuclear design experience
Tennessee PE or ability to obtain PE
ETAP or SKM
PLC/DCS experience, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Siemens
Medium-voltage distribution experience
Instrument selection and datasheet preparation
P&ID experience
NQA-1 experience
Additional Skills Excellent customer service and communications skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks to completion.
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.