Senior Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Systems & AI-Enabled Design

The Nuclear Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Medical plans

Vacation policy

Job summary

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and maintenance of electrical systems for nuclear power plants or advanced reactor projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to apply IEEE standards and industry codes to meet safety and quality requirements.

The role demands strong communication, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to guide junior staff while integrating AI-driven tools into engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• EIT license required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in power/nuclear environments.
• Proficiency with ETAP or SKM and AutoCAD/SolidWorks/ANSYS.
• Ability to obtain security clearance for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of electrical components and systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations (short circuit, arc flash, relay settings), drawings and specs.
• Prepare or review engineering modification packages.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Diagnose electrical equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Review vendor documentation and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Interface with civil/structural, mechanical, and I&C engineers.
• Support QA/QC programs and prepare technical reports.
• Recommend equipment and new concepts to improve performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

EIT license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and maintenance of electrical systems for nuclear power plants or advanced reactor projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to apply IEEE standards and industry codes to meet safety and quality requirements.

The role demands strong communication, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to guide junior staff while integrating AI-driven tools into engineering workflows.