Senior Electrical Engineer, Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis; New Mexico; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced electrical systems for nuclear and commercial energy projects. This fully remote opportunity aligns with our Oak Ridge, TN activities and supports multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor engineers, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver robust electrical solutions across on-site distribution, grounding, and lighting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in nuclear industry highly desired.
• Experience leading electrical system design (e.g., on-site distribution, grounding, lighting, battery systems).
• Familiar with national codes and standards relevant to Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and implementation of complex electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Prepare wiring diagrams, single-line drawings, loop diagrams, and control philosophy documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct design reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, nuclear, operations, and electrical teams to ensure integrated design across disciplines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design

Nuclear regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This position is aligned with our Oak Ridge, TN office and offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful nuclear and commercial energy projects.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of complex electrical systems while providing technical expertise across multidisciplinary project teams. You will play a critical role in ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful project execution.

Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.

Responsible for the overall design and analysis of safety and non-safety related electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects.

Regularly interfaces with the other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical engineering teams) for electrical design and consultation having significant impact on project.

Applies extensive 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 and advanced 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 reviews wiring diagrams, single line drawings, loop diagrams, control architectural drawings/specifications, electrical and instrumentation specifications, data sheets and control philosophy documents.

Specializes 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.

Specializes 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, guidance, 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.

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.

Bachelor's degree required in electrical engineering or related technical or engineering field.

Experience in nuclear industry highly desired.

Mastered the in-depth knowledge and experience required in electrical design.

Experience leading 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., They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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, and voluntary benefits. 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.

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