Electrical Design Engineer - Plant Vogtle

Progressive; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Nuclear Design Engineer to drive design changes for a major power uprate project. You will focus on electrical systems, instrumentation, and control components, collaborating across disciplines to deliver field-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in nuclear design, strong analytical skills, and is eligible for unescorted access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of nuclear plant design experience.
• Familiarity with post-2018 nuclear design process.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with engineering tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; cross-team collaboration.
• Eligible for unescorted access to a nuclear facility.
• On-site 5 days/week; remote candidates not considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design efforts for plant modifications related to power uprate.
• Address moisture separator reheaters and heater drain tank pumps.
• Implement setpoint and instrumentation changes.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations (electrical & mechanical).
• Serve as frontline design checker for deliverables.
• Interface with vendors and plant personnel to gather input.
• Utilize ETAP, ANSYS, and STAAD or Stroodle for analyses.
• Support procurement with early-stage evaluations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Design Engineers across disciplines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license or advanced certifications

Tools

ETAP

ANSYS

STAAD

Stroodle

Job description

Electrical and Instrumentation Nuclear Design Engineer

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Nuclear Design Engineer to support a major power uprate initiative at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. This role will be instrumental in executing critical design changes to increase electrical output, with a focus on electrical systems, instrumentation, and control components.

The ideal candidate will bring strong nuclear design experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical, field-ready solutions.

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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting power uprate projects.
• Familiarity with both electrical and instrumentation/control systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced certifications.

Work Environment & On-Site Expectations

• Ongoing: 5 days/week on-site.
• Note: Remote-only candidates will not be considered. On-site presence is essential for collaboration and field support.

Contract Duration

• Primary Phase: Through mid-2028.
• Extension Potential: Top performers may be retained through 2029, with potential for continued support into 2030.

Top 3 Must-Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Resourcefulness and initiative in navigating complex design environments.
• Proven experience in nuclear or highly regulated design engineering.

Not Considered

• Candidates previously denied access to a nuclear facility.
• Candidates unwilling to work on-site as required.

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.