Electrical Engineer

Constellation Energy Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. in the United States is seeking a Mid-level or Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex projects supporting nuclear plant modifications, reliability improvements, and capital investments.

You will manage scope, cost, and schedule, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements while delivering safe, on-time outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in nuclear industry or related engineering field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from conception through installation and closeout.
• Manage scope, cost, and schedule; monitor progress and reporting.
• Oversee engineering service providers and contractor deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

***This Engineering role can be filled at the Mid-level or Senior Engineer level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level***

Expected salary range:

Mid-Level - $92,700 - $114,000

Sr Level - $122,400- $154,000

Ranges are per year based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401K.

Primary Purpose of Position

This Electrical Engineer will be serving as a technical leader responsible for the development, execution, and oversight of complex engineering projects supporting nuclear plant modifications, equipment reliability improvements, and strategic capital investments. This role combines advanced electrical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities, including scope development, cost and schedule control, contractor oversight, engineering change implementation, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage engineering service providers (ESPs), develop technical specifications, and ensure engineering products are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

Engineering Project Leadership

• Perform Project Team Lead responsibilities in accordance with applicable company procedures, including PC-AA-1009.
• Lead engineering projects from conceptual design through installation and closeout.
• Develop engineering cost estimates, project schedules, resource plans, and technical specifications.
• Manage engineering project scope, schedule, quality, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project activities with stakeholders, sponsors, plant organizations, project controls, procurement, and contractors.
• Ensure engineering activities support station goals, outage schedules, and long-term asset management strategies.

Cost and Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain project cost forecasts and engineering budget estimates.
• Closely monitor and control project expenditures to ensure authorized budgets are maintained.
• Track project milestones and manage schedules to ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables.
• Provide monthly schedule updates and forecast information to Project Controls.
• Promptly communicate cost, scope, or schedule deviations to management, project sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Process Scope Change Requests (SCRs) for changes in project scope, budget, or schedule, including zero-cost scope changes.

Engineering Contractor and Vendor Oversight

• Develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and participate in bid specification preparation and contractor selection processes.
• Provide technical support throughout procurement activities.
• Manage Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) and Specialty Engineering contractors.
• Maintain ownership and accountability for contracted engineering work products.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality, cost, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct Owner's Acceptance Reviews (OARs) of contractor deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering vendor technical products and project deliverables.

Technical Engineering Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and implement Engineering Changes (ECs).
• Develop equipment specifications and technical evaluations for electrical components and systems.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations and design basis documentation.
• Perform and review 10 CFR 50.59 screenings and evaluations, as required.
• Support plant modifications through design development, installation support, testing and closeout activities.
• Ensure engineering products meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and station procedures.

Modification and Installation Support

• Lead pre-installation modification briefings for engineering personnel supporting field implementation.
• Provide engineering support during online and outage activities.
• Support troubleshooting, installation oversight, testing and startup of plant modifications.
• Participate in modification review meetings and plant readiness reviews.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines to support successful project execution.

Organizational Leadership and Development

• Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers and project team members.
• Participate in site-specific and continuing training programs.
• Support Individual Development Planning (IDP) activities in accordance with ER-AA-1501.
• Foster engineering Knowledge Transfer and Retention (KT&R) initiatives to support long-term organizational sustainability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical rigor, safety, and operational excellence.

Emergency Response and Operational Support

• Support Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in emergency preparedness training and drills.
• Provide engineering support during plant events, outages, and emergent conditions as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Mid-level E02 Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience

Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Senior E03 Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 5 years of nuclear experience or related engineering experience

Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Nuclear power industry experience
• Experience with engineering change processes, configuration management, and plant modifications
• Experience with large electrical modifications, including generators, relays, and power systems
• Experience managing Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) and external contractors
• Relay experience
• Switchyard modification/upgrade experience
• ETAP experience