New Nuclear Electrical Engineer III

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Group Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Critical Illness

Voluntary Accident

Hospital Indemnity

401k

Calm App

LifeBalance Discount Program

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a New Nuclear Electrical Engineer III to provide technical leadership in ensuring engineering activities meet design basis and regulatory requirements. The role supports Owner's Engineer oversight, advanced reactor evaluations, and design-build contracts in Richland, WA.

The position emphasizes broad technical capability, problem solving, and experience in large construction projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university; PE license desirable.
• At least 7 years of engineering experience in related fields.
• Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor and plant design (e.g., HTGR).
• Experience with large construction projects and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex engineering analyses in support of operations, systems, programs, audits, and assessments.
• Develop highly complex engineering designs using applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on highly complex or long-term projects and mentor engineering staff.
• Apply advanced technical expertise and innovative problem-solving to address challenging engineering issues.
• Interpret regulatory guidance and ensure compliance with design basis requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Nuclear engineering

Construction project experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

PE license desirable

Job description

Overview

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This New Nuclear Electrical Engineer III role provides technical leadership and accountability in assuring the technical adequacy and appropriateness of all engineering activities within its area of discipline responsibility. The position serves as a recognized technical authority supporting Owner's Engineer oversight, advanced reactor technology evaluations, construction activities, and progressive design-build contracts. In addition, the position provides broad technical capability based on extensive experience in solving complex engineering problems and applying engineering principles. This position retains primary accountability for compliance with design basis requirements, interpretation of regulatory requirements, and the proper application of engineering methods in design and analysis.

This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90 days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program
  
  

Overview

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This New Nuclear Electrical Engineer III role provides technical leadership and accountability in assuring the technical adequacy and appropriateness of all engineering activities within its area of discipline responsibility. The position serves as a recognized technical authority supporting Owner's Engineer oversight, advanced reactor technology evaluations, construction activities, and progressive design-build contracts. In addition, the position provides broad technical capability based on extensive experience in solving complex engineering problems and applying engineering principles. This position retains primary accountability for compliance with design basis requirements, interpretation of regulatory requirements, and the proper application of engineering methods in design and analysis. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay range: $61.73 - $84.41

Benefits

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90 days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex engineering analyses in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments.
• Develop highly complex engineering designs using engineering methods, analyses, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Serve as an advisor on assignments involving specialized or unique engineering requirements.
• Provide advice and counsel on complex engineering matters.
• Develop solutions using unconventional or innovative problem-solving techniques.
• Provide technical leadership on highly complex or long-term projects.
• Provide training and guidance to engineering staff.
• Perform work involving highly complex problem-solving and advanced application of engineering practices and methodologies.
• Lead small groups in resolving complex technical issues.
• Develop solutions in situations where little or no established guidance exists.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to address challenging engineering problems.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to other engineers.
• Serve as a mentor to engineering staff.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to others.
• Identify the need for new policies, programs, plans, and procedures.
• Initiate the development of policies, programs, plans, and procedures to support strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry guidance.
• Interpret regulatory and industry guidance and provide direction on its application.
• Identify potential issues related to design, quality, or operations.
• Initiate corrective actions in accordance with the plant Condition Report (CR) process.
  
  

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university and at least 7 years of engineering experience; OR
• High school diploma or GED and PE license obtained by accredited examination plus 8 years of engineering experience
• Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor and plant design (e.g., High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor design)
• Knowledge of ASME, IEEE, NFPA 70, and NERC codes and requirements
• Knowledge of high-, medium-, and low-voltage system design and coordination
• Broad experience in the electrical design of substations and transmission systems, transformers and switchgear, cable raceways, grounding and protection systems, and digital relays and controls
• Experience with large construction projects
• Commercial nuclear plant experience is desirable
• PE license is desirable
  
  

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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