Electrical Engineer - Nuclear
Day & Zimmermann
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Job summary
Day & Zimmermann seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer 4 to support the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, AZ. This onsite role focuses on safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a mission-critical facility, with responsibilities spanning design criteria, procurement documents, field support, and project leadership.
The position requires a ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree (PE licensure preferred) and 10+ years in electrical engineering.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred.
- Eligibility and acceptance by the State Board of Engineers for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is mandatory; holding an active PE license is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in relevant electrical engineering roles.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical guidance and oversight for electrical engineering components within assigned projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Develop and monitor project scopes for your discipline, promptly identifying scope changes and evaluating their impacts to maintain project integrity.
- Coordinate design efforts across multiple disciplines and liaise closely with client personnel to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
- Review design work and documentation to confirm accuracy, compliance with relevant codes and standards, logical structure, and constructability.
- Stamp project documents as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) when responsible for the work, ensuring accountability and compliance with professional standards.
- Lead and supervise project teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
- Utilize industry‑standard engineering software tools such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Recap, and power system analysis programs like SKM and ETAP for electrical power system studies including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash assessments.
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Job description
No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction
No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction
Join Day & Zimmermann as an Electrical Engineer 4 supporting Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, AZ, one of the nation’s most important energy facilities. In this onsite role, your expertise will directly support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a mission‑critical nuclear power plant. You’ll contribute to complex engineering projects by developing design criteria and specifications, preparing equipment and material procurement documents, supporting field assignments, and conducting factory inspections to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements. This role also provides the opportunity to make a broader impact through project leadership. You may develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans while guiding team members and leading discipline‑specific administrative and supervisory activities. If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise to work that truly matters, collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, and grow your career in the nuclear industry, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference with Day & Zimmermann.
- Provide expert technical guidance and oversight for electrical engineering components within assigned projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Develop and monitor project scopes for your discipline, promptly identifying scope changes and evaluating their impacts to maintain project integrity.
- Coordinate design efforts across multiple disciplines and liaise closely with client personnel to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
- Review design work and documentation to confirm accuracy, compliance with relevant codes and standards, logical structure, and constructability.
- Stamp project documents as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) when responsible for the work, ensuring accountability and compliance with professional standards.
- Lead and supervise project teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
- Utilize industry‑standard engineering software tools such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Recap, and power system analysis programs like SKM and ETAP for electrical power system studies including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash assessments.
- Proven experience in effective project execution and familiarity with project management procedures.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience supervising project teams and coordinating multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent organizational skills and communication abilities, both verbal and written, to facilitate clear exchange of information with diverse stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial design practices for medium and low voltage electrical distribution encompassing lighting, grounding, lightning protection, power distribution, heat tracing, and electrical area classification.
- Thorough understanding and practical application of industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA).
- Familiarity with power system studies requirements and software tools essential for safe and compliant electrical system design.
- Proficiency in Autodesk design tools to create, review, and coordinate electrical engineering drawings and models.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred.
- Eligibility and acceptance by the State Board of Engineers for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is mandatory; holding an active PE license is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in relevant electrical engineering roles.
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $114,960 - $172,440. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).
We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!
- Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
- Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
- Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
- Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
- Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
- Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
- Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
- Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
- Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds
- Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) O/C (Often/ Critical)
- Walking
- Hearing
- Repetitive motions of any part of the body
- Talking
- Kneeling, crouching or crawling
- Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
- Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
- Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
- Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
- Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular)
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.
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