Senior Electrical Engineer

Apex Systems; Baxley, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to drive planning, design, and execution of nuclear plant capital projects, including Extended Power Uprate initiatives. You will lead engineering lifecycle activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, reliable operation of assets.

Role requires 6–10 years in electrical power systems within energy or large-scale infra, with nuclear project experience and strong cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 6-10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting electrical power system design in power generation, utility, or large-scale infra.
• Direct experience supporting nuclear plant capital modification projects.
• Knowledge of design practices, configuration management, and design control processes.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and QA programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for nuclear plant capital projects and EPU initiatives.
• Serve as RDE and/or Owner's Acceptance Reviewer for projects.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering deliverables and evaluations.
• Prepare scope documents, schedules, estimates, and implementation plans.
• Support design activities for power distribution, switchgear, MCCs, relaying, and related equipment.
• Ensure products comply with regulatory requirements, QA standards, and plant procedures.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers, designers, contractors, and teams.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and turnover.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Licensing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Construction, and PM teams.
• Maintain compliance with nuclear safety principles and configuration management.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Technical leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support the planning, design, and execution of electrical engineering projects associated with Extended Power Uprate (EPU) initiatives and other capital improvement projects within a nuclear generation environment. This position provides technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle, including design development, engineering reviews, project implementation, and operational support. The successful candidate will serve as a key engineering resource for plant modification projects, ensuring designs meet regulatory requirements, quality standards, and operational objectives while supporting the safe and reliable operation of nuclear generating assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities in support of nuclear plant capital projects and Extended Power Uprate (EPU) initiatives.
• Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and/or Owner's Acceptance Reviewer for assigned projects.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering deliverables, including calculations, specifications, drawings, design change packages, and technical evaluations.
• Prepare and review engineering scope documents, schedules, project estimates, and implementation plans.
• Support electrical system design activities involving power distribution systems, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relaying, and associated plant equipment.
• Ensure engineering products comply with regulatory requirements, quality assurance standards, plant procedures, and applicable industry codes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, designers, contractors, and project teams.
• Support project implementation activities including installation, testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and turnover.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Licensing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management teams to successfully execute projects.
• Maintain compliance with nuclear safety principles, plant design basis requirements, and configuration management processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 6-10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting electrical power system design within power generation, utility, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Direct experience supporting nuclear power plant capital modification projects.
• Knowledge of engineering design practices, configuration management, and design control processes.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) projects or major plant modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of NRC regulations, Appendix B Quality Assurance requirements, and nuclear design control processes.
• Experience with nuclear plant electrical systems, power distribution equipment, switchgear, motor control centers, and protective relaying.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and design packages.
• Strong project coordination and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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