Staff Electrical Engineer

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 is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we’re accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

The Staff Electrical Engineer will be a technical lead responsible for designing, analyzing, and maintaining complex electrical systems and components for nuclear power plants (operating or a new build) or advanced reactor projects. They will work with a multi-discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems and components using engineering software, including support to lead engineers. They apply advanced engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as IEEE, to develop solutions that meet strict safety, regulatory, and quality standards. They will resolve technical issues for operating nuclear power plants, new plants, and other nuclear and non-nuclear projects. This role supports Corporate initiatives as well as ongoing construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of electrical components and systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations (e.g., short circuit, arc flash, relay settings), drawings and specifications.
• Prepare or review engineering modification packages
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff
• Diagnose electrical equipment failures, support root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Review vendor documentation and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Interface with engineers in other disciplines such as civil/structural, mechanical, and instrumentation and controls (I&C).
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Recommend equipment, develop new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.

Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET Accredited University.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) license.
• 8+ years of engineering experience
• Power industry (e.g., nuclear power plant or nuclear construction) experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in ETAP or SKM software for electrical modeling, along with proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS).
• Familiarity with NQA-1, IEEE and NEI standards
• Must be capable of obtaining security clearance for unescorted access to a nuclear station
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer license is a plus.
• Power industry (e.g., nuclear power plant or nuclear construction) experience is a plus
• Previous causal analysis experience is a plus
• Previous qualified standard design experience is a plus
• AI/ML-Assisted Engineering Analysis: Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to accelerate engineering calculations (e.g., short circuit, arc flash, load flow) or to identify patterns in equipment performance data for predictive maintenance and failure analysis
• Automated Document Review & Quality Assurance: Experience using AI-powered tools for automated review of vendor documentation, technical specifications, or engineering modification packages to improve quality, consistency, and turnaround time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control

Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

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