Good fit if
- You have 8+ years of experience.
- You hold a PE license.
Credentials that matter
Training and certifications
- PE License
Skills and tools
- ETAP
- Power System Analysis
- Arc Flash Analysis
- NRC Regulations
- Nerc Standards
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of engineering experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy industry
- Demonstrated experience performing power system studies and electrical calculations
- Hands-on experience with ETAP or equivalent tools (SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld)
- Strong knowledge of plant electrical distribution systems and grid interconnections
- Leadership experience in complex technical projects
- US citizen or permanent resident
About this role
Lead technical evaluation, design, and implementation of nuclear plant Power Uprate projects to safely increase generation capacity. Perform electrical power system analyses (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, protective coordination), develop and validate ETAP models, and ensure NRC/FERC/NERC regulatory compliance for utility-scale nuclear generation.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering efforts for plant Power Uprate projects, including feasibility studies, system evaluations, and detailed design
- Serve as primary technical authority on Power Uprate strategies, methodologies, and system impacts
- Perform detailed electrical power system calculations: load flow analysis, short circuit and fault current calculations, arc flash hazard analysis, motor starting and dynamic system analysis, and protective device coordination studies
- Evaluate electrical system capacity and limitations to support Power Uprate conditions, assessing impacts on switchgear ratings, transformers, transmission interconnections, and auxiliary power systems
- Develop, maintain, and validate ETAP models for plant electrical systems; simulate Power Uprate scenarios and analyze system performance under normal, contingency, and transient conditions
- Create and review ETAP-based reports supporting engineering decisions, regulatory submittals, and design changes
- Evaluate plant systems (thermal, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation & control) for Power Uprate capability and constraints; identify required upgrades or modifications
- Ensure all Power Uprate activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (NRC, FERC, NERC, IEEE standards)
- Prepare and support licensing submittals, technical reports, and responses to regulatory inquiries
- Identify technical risks associated with Power Uprate and electrical system modifications; develop mitigation strategies
Preferred qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
- Experience supporting plant Power Uprates or major capacity modifications
- Expertise in arc flash, protection coordination, and short circuit analysis
- Familiarity with nuclear or large fossil/hydro generation environments
- Experience with regulatory requirements affecting electrical systems (NERC compliance, NRC licensing)
- Advanced analytical skills in power system modeling and simulation
Location, schedule, and travel
Fully remote, United States-based.
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