Electrical Design Engineer

Progressive / SThree Group; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive / SThree Group seeks an Electrical Engineer with nuclear plant design experience to lead and support design efforts for plant modifications related to power uprate. You will perform analyses, serve as a frontline design checker, and coordinate with design providers and plant personnel to ensure alignment across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years in regulated nuclear design, with strong analytical skills and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear plant design or a highly regulated design environment.
• Familiarity with the nuclear industry's standardized design process (post-2018 implementation).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with engineering analysis tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across teams and disciplines.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in solving complex design challenges.
• Must be eligible for unescorted access to a nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design efforts for plant modifications related to power uprate, including moisture separator reheaters, heater drain tank pump motors, and setpoint changes.
• Perform and verify engineering analyses and calculations (electrical and mechanical).
• Serve as a frontline design checker for internal and external design deliverables.
• Interface with design providers and plant personnel to gather input and ensure alignment.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Implementation Engineers, and Design Engineers across disciplines.

Skills

Nuclear plant design experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

ANSYS

STAAD

Stroodle

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support design efforts for plant modifications related to power uprate, including but not limited to:

• Moisture Separator Reheaters
• Heater Drain Tank Pump Motors
• Setpoint and instrumentation changes

Perform and verify engineering analyses and calculations (electrical and mechanical).

Serve as a frontline design checker for internal and external design deliverables.

Interface with design providers (equipment vendors, architect-engineering firms) and plant personnel to gather input and ensure alignment.

Utilize tools such as ETAP (electrical), ANSYS (mechanical), and Staad or Stroodle (civil).

Support procurement efforts by completing early-stage evaluations to enable timely purchase orders.

Assist in updating and demonstrating compliance with specific design processes and qualifications.

Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Implementation Engineers, and Design Engineers across disciplines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear plant design or a highly regulated design environment.

Familiarity with the nuclear industry's standardized design process (post-2018 implementation).

Strong analytical skills and experience with engineering analysis tools.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across teams and disciplines.

Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in solving complex design challenges.

Must be eligible for unescorted access to a nuclear facility.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.