Electrical Engineer I

Zachry Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Engineer I to support power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects. You will work on engineering analyses, calculations, design development, and system modifications within multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The role involves field support, travel to client sites, and collaboration with senior engineers. Education includes a BS in Electrical Engineering; FE exam is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs, load flow calculations, and short-circuit analysis.
• FE Exam completion is preferred.
• Nuclear power industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with ETAP and SKM Power Tools for modeling and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design activities for power plant projects.
• Assist with engineering studies, calculations, and technical evaluations.
• Apply established engineering standards, methods, and procedures.
• Support development of design modifications and technical solutions.
• Prepare engineering documentation and project deliverables.
• Participate in project meetings and technical discussions.
• Assist with project planning and execution activities.
• Perform field support, including equipment walkdowns, testing, troubleshooting, and startup activities.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Switchgear

MCCs

Load flow

Short-circuit analysis

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited university

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the Engineer I will support a variety of engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects.

The successful candidate will assist with engineering analyses, calculations, design development, and system modifications while applying established engineering principles, standards, and procedures. Working within multidisciplinary teams, this individual will help evaluate existing plant conditions and contribute to solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design activities for power plant projects.
• Assist with engineering studies, calculations, and technical evaluations.
• Apply established engineering standards, methods, and procedures.
• Support development of design modifications and technical solutions.
• Prepare engineering documentation and project deliverables.
• Participate in technical reviews and design discussions.

Electrical Power Systems

• Support evaluation and design of electrical power distribution systems, including:
  • Switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Circuit breakers
  • Related electrical equipment
• Assist with:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Short-circuit studies
• Help identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
• Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Participate in project meetings and technical discussions.
• Assist with project planning and execution activities.

Field Support

• Perform equipment walkdowns and field assessments.
• Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Travel periodically to client sites and project locations.
• Verify field conditions and support engineering evaluations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Experience

• 0-2 years of engineering experience.

Knowledge may be gained through:

• Academic coursework, Capstone projects, Internships or co-op programs
• Professional work experience

Technical Knowledge

Basic knowledge of:

• Electrical power distribution systems
• Switchgear
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Load flow calculations
• Short-circuit analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Master\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Experience

• Nuclear power industry experience.
• Internship or field experience supporting power generation projects.
• Experience with electrical system modeling and calculations using:
  • ETAP
  • SKM Power Tools

Certifications

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job Info

• Job Identification 15115
• Job Category Electrical
• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 04:34 PM
• Locations 10 Center Rd, Perry, OH, 44081, US