Lead Nuclear Electrical Engineer

AP Recruiters & Associates; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Lead Nuclear Electrical Engineer to join their nuclear operations team. In this role, you will lead complex nuclear engineering projects and provide advanced technical expertise in nuclear plant operations. The position requires at least 15 years of nuclear engineering experience, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency with tools like ETAP and EDISON. This contract position offers up to $70/hour and the option for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Remote work options

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 15+ years of nuclear engineering or related experience.
• Extensive expertise in nuclear plant operations and engineering project management.
• Proficiency with power systems, electrical analysis, and nuclear safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise in support of nuclear plant operations.
• Lead large-scale nuclear engineering projects with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Power systems analysis

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EDISON

Job description

Contract Position | 11 Months | Remote Options Available

Overview

Our client is a leading energy company seeking an experienced Lead Nuclear Electrical Engineer to join their nuclear operations team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional to lead complex nuclear projects and provide technical expertise in a critical infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise in support of nuclear plant operations
• Lead large-scale nuclear engineering projects with minimal supervision
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and facilitate problem-solving initiatives
• Perform specialized electrical/I&C engineering functions including power systems analysis
• Apply nuclear industry standards and regulations to novel situations
• Utilize computational tools such as ETAP and EDISON for power system analysis
• Develop ladder logic and conduct safe shutdown analysis
• Resolve high-level technical conflicts and provide backup supervision
• Act as technical consultant to management and engineering teams

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred, may substitute for degree)
• Experience: 15+ years of nuclear engineering or related experience
• Extensive expertise in nuclear plant operations and engineering project management
• Proficiency with power systems, electrical analysis, and nuclear safety systems
• Experience with ETAP, EDISON, or similar computational tools
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills
• Ability to work independently on complex, precedent-setting projects

Benefits & Details

• Competitive hourly rate: up to$70/hour
• 11-month contract duration with potential for extension
• Remote work options available
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge nuclear technology
• Lead high-impact projects in critical infrastructure