Electrical Engineer I - Plant Engineering

Framatome North America; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle spending

Mental health support

Education reimbursement

Professional development

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Framatome North America in Richland, WA seeks an engineer to support design, development, and maintenance of nuclear fuel fabrication plant equipment and related systems. You will work with CAD tools and contribute to startups and commissioning while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Under mentorship, you’ll apply engineering techniques, participate in field tasks, and help deliver safe, reliable energy solutions for a 24/7 facility, collaborating with engineering staff and craft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; other engineering degrees may be accepted.
• Basic knowledge of related engineering standards and criteria.
• Exposure to CAD modeling and computer programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard engineering assignments in design, development, analysis, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, resolution of field problems and quality events.
• Develop awareness of government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff.
• Under a mentor’s guidance, evaluate, select and apply standard techniques and criteria with minor adaptations.

Skills

Nuclear fuel design

Industrial PLCs (Allen-Bradley)

Field installation & troubleshooting

Standards compliance

CAD design

Engineering collaboration

Startup & commissioning

Maintenance support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Alternative engineering degrees accepted (Physics, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science)

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Perform standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events.
• Develop awareness of government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff.
• Under a mentor’s guidance, evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.

Preferred Skills

• Design and maintenance of nuclear fuel fabrication plant manufacturing equipment
• Design/program industrial PLCs - specifically Allen-Bradley, but doesn’t have to be exclusive.
• Oversee field work including new installations, integration into existing systems, and troubleshooting as required.
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
• Consults with engineering staff and technicians/craft to ensure compliance with design specifications and plant or industry standards.
• Apply advanced techniques in CAD and incorporate standard design applications.
• Start up, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of process and production equipment and associated facilities and support systems.
• Support of 24/7 fuel manufacturing facility in engineering projects and maintenance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Basic knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Exposure to use of CAD modeling and computer programming skills.

Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $86,000 - $91,000and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE810AppendixA).