Traveling Apprentice / Early Career – Electrical & Mechanical

The Nuclear Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking motivated, early-career trades professionals to support electrical and mechanical outage and project work across nuclear, power generation, renewable energy, and industrial facilities. This role is ideal for individuals with foundational technical training or hands-on experience aiming to build a long-term career in skilled trades while learning from experienced field staff.

Foundational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems, basic tool use, and a strong

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems through trade school, apprenticeship, military service, or hands-on experience
• Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and industrial safety practices
• Exposure to electrical systems, motors, controls, instrumentation, or mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, rotating equipment, or general maintenance
• Strong desire to learn a skilled trade and grow into a long-term field services career
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively in team environments
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and varying site conditions
• Willingness to travel for project-based assignment

Job description

The Nuclear Company is the fastest-growing AI-enabled startup in nuclear energy, bringing together experienced nuclear professionals, technologists, engineers, and builders to deliver the next generation of nuclear power. Through our design-once, build-many approach, we are creating a repeatable model for deploying nuclear fleets—combining the industry’s highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory rigor with the speed and innovation required to meet the world’s growing energy needs.

We are building the future of nuclear work. Every employee is expected to use AI, technology, and our Nuclear Operating System (NOS) to strengthen engineering and operational decision‑making, improve quality, eliminate inefficiencies, and accelerate execution without compromising safety. Our nuclear expertise shapes the continued evolution of NOS, enabling us to capture institutional knowledge, standardize best practices, and deliver complex projects with greater consistency and certainty.

We hire people who believe nuclear energy is essential to human progress. Our team is made up of mission‑driven experts who respect the rigor of the industry while challenging outdated ways of working. They bring deep technical judgment, intellectual curiosity, high agency, and the humility to learn from others. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions. Together, they form TRUST, the foundation of our safety culture and our commitment to intellectual honesty, personal accountability, open communication, and operational excellence.

TNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. The organization includes the 25-year legacy and expertise of Powerhouse Resources while continuing to expand its capabilities through strategic growth, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.

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Overview

We are seeking motivated, early‑career trades professionals to support current and upcoming electrical and mechanical outage and project work across nuclear, power generation, renewable energy & industrial facilities. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with foundational technical training or hands‑on experience who are looking to build a long‑term career in the skilled trades while learning alongside experienced field professionals.

Typical Backgrounds

• Electrical Apprentices / Helpers
• Mechanical Apprentices / Helpers
• Industrial Maintenance Apprentices
• Trade School or Technical Program Graduates (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics)
• Entry‑Level Industrial Maintenance Technicians
• Military Veterans transitioning into the skilled trades

This Role Is a Fit If You Have

• Foundational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems through trade school, apprenticeship, military service, or hands‑on experience
• Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and industrial safety practices
• Exposure to electrical systems, motors, controls, instrumentation, or mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, rotating equipment, or general maintenance
• A strong desire to learn a skilled trade and grow into a long‑term field services career
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively in team environments
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and varying site conditions
• Willingness to travel for project‑based assignment

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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