Nuclear Electrical Design Engineer III

ReNuke Services, Inc.; York (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNuke Services is seeking a Nuclear Electrical Design Engineer SME for its client site in York, SC. The role leads design, analysis, testing, and implementation of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and licensing requirements.

The engineer will develop design inputs, perform feasibility studies, and support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and post-modification testing. Strong experience with ETAP/SKM/PowerWorld and PE licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Nuclear site experience preferred.
• Experience with power system software and industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages, calculations, specs for power system mods.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, and arc flash analyses.
• Specify power equipment: transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, MCCs, VFDs, generators.
• Prepare procurement documents and design basis documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, and vendors.

Skills

Power system analysis

Transformer sizing

Switchgear design

Protective relays

Grounding design

Electrical equipment troubleshooting

Engineering change control

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PowerWorld

Job description

Details:

ReNuke Services is seeking a Nuclear Electrical Design Engineer SME for our client"s site in York, SC!

DESCRIPTION

Design Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, analysis, modification, testing, and implementation of electrical power systems and power equipment. This position leads complex engineering projects involving transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, motor control centers, generators, and electrical distribution systems. The engineer serves as a technical authority, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, licensing requirements, and engineering processes while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient system performance. The role includes developing design inputs, modification packages, calculations, specifications, testing requirements, and design basis documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design packages, calculations, specifications, and drawings for power system modifications and upgrades.
• Perform electrical system studies including:
  • oLoad flow analysis
  • oShort-circuit analysis
  • oProtective device coordination
  • oArc flash evaluations
  • oVoltage drop analysis
• Evaluate and specify power equipment including:
  • oTransformers
  • oSwitchgear
  • oCircuit breakers
  • oProtective relays
  • oMotor control centers
  • oVariable frequency drives
  • oGenerators and auxiliary power equipment
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for new equipment and modifications.
• Develop design inputs and perform technical evaluations to ensure compliance with design basis requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, maintenance, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and post-modification testing activities.
• Conduct design reviews, technical verifications, and engineering change evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, NESC, and company engineering procedures.
• Maintain configuration control and update drawings, calculations, and equipment databases following design changes.

Desired abilities

• Read Plant Drawings (Control Wiring Diagrams, One-line diagrams, Logic Diagrams).
• Work on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Work as part of a team, be self-motivated, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
• Reviewing/producing are: Engineering Change (EC) Basedocs, Equipment Database records, Electrical Elementary Diagrams, Connection Diagrams, Wiretabs, Bill of Materials, and Cable Cards.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching.
• Power system analysis and modeling
• Protective relay coordination
• Transformer sizing and application
• Switchgear and circuit breaker specification
• Cable ampacity and routing calculations
• Grounding system design
• Electrical equipment troubleshooting
• Technical report and specification development
• Risk assessment and engineering change implementation

Desired qualifications include

• Knowledge of the Standard Design Process.
• Duke Energy qualifications for the following: Preparation of Engineering Changes (CO-FLT-ENG-2000 Design Change), Digital EC (FLT-ENG-DIGITAL-EC), Design Verification (CO-FLT-ENG-2050 Design Verification), Applicability Determination Preparer (CO-FLT-AD) and 50.59 Screener (CO-FLT-50.59-SCR).
• Experience at a Nuclear Site.
• Experience with Duke Energy.
• Experience in Switchyard / Transmission related ECs
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with power system software such as ETAP, SKM, or PowerWorld.
• Experience with transformer, switchgear, relay, or generator design and application.
• Nuclear, utility, renewable energy, or large industrial plant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment commissioning and testing practices.
• Familiarity with engineering change and configuration management processes.

Key Competencies

• Technical rigor and attention to detail
• Problem solving and troubleshooting
• Design ownership and accountability
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project planning and execution
• Safety and compliance focus
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

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