Good fit if
- You have 8 to 15 years of experience.
- You hold a PE license.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
- I&C Systems
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline Minimum 8–15 years of relevant experience in power generation or heavy industry Demonstrated experience with: Power system analysis and ETAP modeling Instrumentation calculations and transmitter applications Knowledge of plant electrical and I&C systems Technical leadership on complex engineering projects PE license preferred or ability to obtain Experience with plant uprates or major capacity increases Expertise in instrument uncertainty, setpoint methodologies, and flow measurement Nuclear industry experience (EPU, MUR, or similar uprates) Familiarity with control systems and process automation platforms Our Safety Pledge to You: If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you!
- For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people.
- Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
- WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service.
- Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries.
- We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
- WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees.
- Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following: Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions CODE: RT CODE: NW We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices.
About this role
Electrical Engineer leading technical evaluation, design, and implementation of plant uprate initiatives to safely increase generation capacity and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership Lead engineering efforts for plant uprate projects, including feasibility studies, system evaluations, and detailed design.
- Be the primary technical authority on uprate strategies, methodologies, and system impacts.
- Provide guidance and mentorship across electrical and instrumentation engineering disciplines.
- Instrumentation & Transmitter Engineering Perform and review instrumentation calculations to ensure accuracy and reliability under uprated plant conditions, including: Transmitter sizing and selection (pressure, flow, level, temperature) Measurement range determination and turndown analysis Process variable scaling and uncertainty/error analysis Loop accuracy and total loop uncertainty calculations Environmental and operating condition evaluations (temperature, vibration, radiation as applicable) Lead technical reviews of transmitter applications and installations , ensuring: Proper selection of sensing technologies (DP, RTD, thermocouple, ultrasonic, etc.) Material compatibility and process connections Response time and dynamic performance for uprated conditions Compliance with design codes and plant standards Evaluate and validate flow measurement calculations , including: Differential pressure (orifice, venturi, nozzle) sizing and beta ratio selection Flow coefficient and Reynolds number considerations Impact of increased flow rates on accuracy and permanent pressure loss Review and approve instrument setpoints and scaling changes required for uprate operation, ensuring: Proper margin to design limits Understanding of safety analyses and protective system requirements Compliance with regulatory and licensing bases Support control system impact evaluations , including: Instrument loop response and stability under uprated conditions Interaction with control logic and plant automation systems Identify required tuning or control strategy adjustments Provide oversight for instrumentation documentation , including: Data sheets, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams Calibration procedures and maintenance requirements Design change packages and calculation packages Project Execution Develop and review engineering calculations, analyses, and design modifications.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Ensure scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
- System and Equipment Analysis Evaluate plant systems across disciplines (thermal, electrical, mechanical, I&C).
- Identify required upgrades for uprate implementation.
- Perform integrated system impact assessments.
- Regulatory & Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (NRC, FERC, NERC, IEEE).
Pay, eligibility, and equal opportunity
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85/hour to $100/hour.
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