Senior Engineer, Electrical

Aecon Concessions; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and wellness home benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aecon Concessions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with nuclear engineering experience to support operations at the Vistra Comanche Peak nuclear station in Glen Rose, TX. This role involves designing and conducting engineering modifications while working in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in nuclear power design and must be able to obtain access to nuclear facilities. Aecon offers a hybrid work arrangement and numerous benefits, including paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ overall experience in design, operations or field service/support for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• 5 years of experience relating to design of operating nuclear power plants in the U.S.
• Current or recent qualifications to prepare nuclear modification packages at a commercial nuclear plant.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Engineering Change Packages for modifications.
• Perform loading and electrical protection calculations.
• Interface with equipment vendors on project submittals.
• Support multiple projects and coordinate activities with teams.

Skills

Engineering design and analysis

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

Senior Engineer, Electrical

Location: Glen Rose, TX, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with nuclear engineering experience to support work at the Vistra Comanche Peak nuclear station. The successful candidate will be part of a team of engineers in Glen Rose, TX working on plant modification packages.

Hybrid and/or remote work arrangement will be considered for the right candidate.

What is the Opportunity?

As part of the newly integrated team following the acquisition of United Engineers & Constructors by Aecon Group Inc., you will design and build today’s infrastructure for tomorrow. Through our work in nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Engineering Change Packages, including wiring diagrams, schemes, single line and three‑line drawings for plant modification packages and digital upgrades.
• Prepare specifications for major electrical and control equipment.
• Prepare AC and DC loading, short circuit and electrical protection calculations.
• Perform digital upgrade evaluations.
• Interface with equipment vendors, providing oversight and review of project submittals such as drawings, O&M manuals and software quality documentation.
• Support multiple projects and coordinate activities with clients, contractors, vendors and other project team members.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4‑year university.
• 8 years’ overall experience in design, operations or field service/support for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• 5 years of experience relating to design of operating nuclear power plants in the U.S.
• NANTeL Certified in the Nuclear Standard Design Process (IP‑ENG‑01).
• Current or recent qualifications to independently prepare nuclear modification packages at a commercial nuclear plant (e.g., qualified to a utility/owner QA program) – preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S. – preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and analysis; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulations and industry standards.
• Experience leading a team of engineers and technicians and training/mentoring junior staff.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to interface with other disciplines, clients, contractors and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to nuclear plants and other facilities requiring background checks.
• Field experience at an operating nuclear plant.

Benefits

• Paid vacation (vacation/wellness days).
• Health and wellness home benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health).
• Tuition reimbursement – support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses.

Eligibility

Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

EEO Statement

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.