Electrical Design Engineer III-Nuclear- # 26-23607

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; York (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking an Experienced Design Engineer to lead electrical power systems design, analysis, modification, testing, and implementation. You will work on transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, MCCs, generators, and distribution networks.

The role requires coordinating with project managers, operations, maintenance, and vendors, developing design inputs, specifications, FAT/SAT support, and ensuring compliance with IEEE, NEC, NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience at a Nuclear Site.
• Experience with power system software such as ETAP, SKM, or PowerWorld.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Nuclear, utility, renewable energy, or large industrial plant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment commissioning and testing practices.
• Familiarity with engineering change and configuration management processes.
• Experience with transformer, switchgear, relay, or generator design and application.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design packages, calculations, specifications, and drawings for power system modifications and upgrades.
• Perform electrical system studies including: load flow, short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash evaluations, and voltage drop analysis.
• Evaluate and specify power equipment including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, MCCs, VFDs, generators and auxiliary equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for new equipment and modifications.
• Develop design inputs and perform technical evaluations to ensure compliance with design basis requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, maintenance, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and post-modification testing activities.
• Conduct design reviews, technical verifications, and engineering change evaluations.
• Maintain configuration control and update drawings, calculations, and equipment databases following design changes.

Skills

Power system analysis

Transformer sizing

Switchgear selection

Protective relays

Cable routing

Grounding design

EC management

Mentor engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE License

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PowerWorld

Job description

Duration: 35 Months
Note: Hybrid Schedule- 3 days in office.

Job Summary

• An Experienced Design Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, analysis, modification, testing, and implementation of electrical power systems and power equipment.
• This position leads complex engineering projects involving transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, motor control centers, generators, and electrical distribution systems.
• The engineer serves as a technical authority, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, licensing requirements, and engineering processes while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient system performance.
• The role includes developing design inputs, modification packages, calculations, specifications, testing requirements, and design basis documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design packages, calculations, specifications, and drawings for power system modifications and upgrades.
• Perform electrical system studies including:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • Protective device coordination
  • Arc flash evaluationsVoltage drop analysis
• Evaluate and specify power equipment including:
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Circuit breakers
  • Protective relays
  • Motor control centers
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Generators and auxiliary power equipment
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for new equipment and modifications.
• Develop design inputs and perform technical evaluations to ensure compliance with design basis requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, maintenance, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and post-modification testing activities.
• Conduct design reviews, technical verifications, and engineering change evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, NESC, and company engineering procedures.
• Maintain configuration control and update drawings, calculations, and equipment databases following design changes.

Desired abilities:

• Read Plant Drawings (Control Wiring Diagrams, One-line diagrams, Logic Diagrams).
• Work on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Work as part of a team, be self-motivated, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
• Reviewing/producing are: Engineering Change (EC) Basedocs, Equipment Database records, Electrical Elementary Diagrams, Connection Diagrams, Wiretabs, Bill of Materials, and Cable Cards.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching.
• Power system analysis and modeling
• Protective relay coordination
• Transformer sizing and application
• Switchgear and circuit breaker specification
• Cable ampacity and routing calculations
• Grounding system design
• Electrical equipment troubleshooting
• Technical report and specification development
• Risk assessment and engineering change implementation

Desired qualifications include:

• Knowledge of the Standard Design Process.
• Client qualifications for the following: Preparation of Engineering Changes (CO-FLT-ENG-2000 Design Change), Digital EC (FLT-ENG-DIGITAL-EC), Design Verification (CO-FLT-ENG-2050 Design Verification), Applicability Determination Preparer (CO-FLT-AD) and 50.59 Screener (CO-FLT-50.59-SCR).
• Experience at a Nuclear Site.
• Experience with Client.
• Experience in Switchyard / Transmission related ECs
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with power system software such as ETAP, SKM, or PowerWorld.
• Experience with transformer, switchgear, relay, or generator design and application.
• Nuclear, utility, renewable energy, or large industrial plant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment commissioning and testing practices.
• Familiarity with engineering change and configuration management processes.

Key Competencies

• Technical rigor and attention to detail
• Problem solving and troubleshooting
• Design ownership and accountability
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project planning and execution
• Safety and compliance focus
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Workers at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision.
• Workers are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with even greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressingly complex and varied. ? 10 years discipline experience.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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