Intermediate Electrical Engineer Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 72,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

company-paid life and short- and long‑

term disability benefits

employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vest

employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

leaves of absences options

flexible work options

recognition and employee satisfaction

employee assistance program

voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, Energy to join our Oak Ridge team. Remote role based out of Oak Ridge, TN, contributing to nuclear and commercial energy projects through design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, apply engineering principles, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidance across project stages from concept to installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with CE&I design software and MS Office.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Designs and analyses safety and non-safety related electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Interfaces with mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical teams for design and consultation.
• Apply codes, standards, and regulatory guidance to ensure compliant design.
• Perform engineering calculations (lighting, volt drop, conductor sizing, panel heat).
• Produce wiring diagrams, single line drawings, loop diagrams, specs and data sheets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Ability to work with limited superv

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CE&I Systems design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, Energy to join our team. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge,TN office and offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of nuclear and commercial energy projects. In this role, you will support the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems that are critical to safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will apply sound engineering principles, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to develop innovative solutions that help deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Your role

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
• Designs and analyses safety and non-safety related electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Interfaces regularly with the other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical engineering teams) for electrical design and consultation.
• Applies knowledge and experience, industry best practices, regulatory guidance, codes and standards, and good engineering judgment to ensure the design is compliant with International regulatory criteria and industry best practices.
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to document compliance with project and code requirements, which may include lighting, volt drop, conductor sizing and panel heat generation calculations.
• Generates, and is conversant with wiring diagrams, single line drawings, loop diagrams, control architectural drawings/specifications, electrical and instrumentation specifications, data sheets and control philosophy documents.
• Assists in the preparation of design documents and plant modifications, including coordination with designers in document development in accordance with approved procedures, processes and design requirements.
• Assists in routine development, management and implementation of engineering analysis, activities and programs to identify and resolve routine equipment and system problems.
• Familiar with national codes and standards appropriate to the Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures and codes and site design and safety and licensing basis are used in preparation of design media.
• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines.
• Conducts mentoring and quality reviews of the work of junior colleagues when needed.
• Performs checking to ensure accuracy of design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations.
• Works to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
• Recommends new equipment, concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws or to comply with changes in client requirements, codes or regulations.
• Supports installation and testing of site systems and components.
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior engineers and completes duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical or engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Conceptual knowledge of CE&I Systems design software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to complete complex technical work with limited supervision.
• Higher-level knowledge and application of skills of fundamental principles and concepts related to electrical design.
• Experience contributing to Electrical system design (e.g., on site distribution (AC and DC), off site interfaces (switchyard), grounding and lighting protection, plant lighting systems, battery system design, communications systems, or diesel generators).
• Growing familiarity with nuclear regulatory guidance (e.g., NUREG-0800 Ch. 8).
• Experience applying relevant codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, EPRI).
• Demonstrated ability to perform electrical system design and analysis.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $72,000 - $138,700 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.

Equal Opportunity

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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