Electrical Engineer

FootBridge; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FootBridge seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support design and analysis for commercial nuclear plant modifications, upgrades, and new build projects. You will work under senior staff in a highly regulated environment to develop robust electrical solutions.

Responsibilities include performing design and analysis, producing calculations and documentation, and delivering specifications and drawings that meet project and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, incl. 4+ years in a commercial nuclear env.
• Experience supporting electrical design for plant modifications, upgrades, or new builds.
• Strong knowledge of medium/low voltage distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relaying.
• Experience developing calculations, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations.
• Ability to read and develop one-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards for electrical design and construction.
• Experience with formal design control processes, configuration management, and quality programs.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design and analysis for plant modifications, upgrades, and capital projects.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, evaluations, and technical documentation.
• Prepare design deliverables including specifications, drawings, and modification packages.
• Evaluate existing plant electrical systems and design solutions to improve safety and reliability.
• Apply power distribution, switchgear, motor control, and protective relaying principles.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement design solutions.
• Support change processes and ensure design outputs meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with clients and project teams to define technical scope and resolve issues.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in technical reviews, design verification, and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Power distribution

Switchgear & motor control

Protective relaying

Technical documentation

Client collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Perry Nuclear, Davis Besse, and/or Beaver Valley

Duration: 11+ months

Target Start Date / Availability: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support design and analysis efforts for commercial nuclear power plant modifications, upgrades, and new build related projects. This role involves working under the guidance of senior engineering staff while contributing to complex engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design and analysis in support of plant modifications, upgrades, and capital projects
• Develop and review engineering calculations, evaluations, and technical documentation
• Prepare design deliverables including specifications, drawings, and modification packages
• Evaluate existing plant electrical systems and develop design solutions to improve safety, reliability, and performance
• Apply engineering principles related to power distribution, system protection, motor control, and electrical equipment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and implement design solutions
• Support engineering change processes and ensure design outputs meet project and regulatory requirements
• Interface with clients and project teams to define technical scope and resolve design issues
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Participate in technical reviews, design verification, and quality assurance processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 4 years within a commercial nuclear power environment
• Experience supporting electrical design and analysis for plant modifications, upgrades, or new build projects
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including medium and low voltage power distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and protective relaying
• Experience developing engineering calculations, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations
• Ability to read and develop one line diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards applicable to electrical design and construction
• Experience working within formal design control processes, configuration management, and quality programs
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting both operating plant modifications and new nuclear development projects
• Familiarity with system level modifications impacting safety related or risk significant systems
• Experience with electrical system studies such as load flow, short circuit, or coordination studies
• Exposure to system testing, commissioning, or startup support
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.