Senior Electrical Engineer, Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Remote work option

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems for nuclear and commercial energy projects. This fully remote-capable role is aligned with our Oak Ridge, TN office and offers impact across multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply regulatory guidance, perform essential engineering calculations, generate diagrams, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety, compliance, and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience; nuclear industry experience highly desired.
• PE licensure is highly desired; master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Lead design and analysis of safety and non-safety related electrical systems.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Perform engineering calculations (lighting, volt drop, conductor sizing, panel heat).
• Generate wiring diagrams, single line drawings, and control philosophy documents.

Skills

Electrical system design

Regulatory compliance

Nuclear industry experience

Leadership of design teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

Your role

• 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.
• Works to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
• 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.
• Operates with a high degree of independence with minimal guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical engineering or related technical or engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience in nuclear industry highly desired.
• PE highly desired.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 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., NUREG-0800 Ch. 8).
• Experience applying relevant codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, EPRI).

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $90,000-$173,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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