Electrical Engineer, Nuclear Infrastructure

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plans

Professional development & mentorship

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support electrical systems for critical nuclear facilities. You will work on substations, switchgear, transformer sizing, and VFDs to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years of experience, knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70E/79 and OSHA, U.S. citizenship, and DOE clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, plus 2 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and 79, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Ability to work during the annual plant shutdown (week of July 4).
• Ability to support occasional emergency power distribution needs (<5%).
• U.S. citizen and able to obtain DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electrical systems for facility infrastructure, including substations, switchgear, transformer sizing, VFDs, power monitoring, and related systems.
• Review and write technical specifications for facility equipment and buildings.
• Manage projects involving electrical infrastructure additions, replacements, and modifications.
• Collaborate closely with facility engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams to ensure safe and effective execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support electrical systems for critical nuclear facilities. You will work on substations, switchgear, transformer sizing, and VFDs to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years of experience, knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70E/79 and OSHA, U.S. citizenship, and DOE clearance readiness.