Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer III – Nuclear

Location: New Hill, NC
Assignment Length: Long-term contract (3 years, renewable contract)
Client: Major U.S. Utility (Nuclear Generation)

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer III to support electrical design and modification projects within a nuclear power generation environment. This role focuses heavily on MCC breaker replacements, electrical system upgrades, and design verification for large-scale plant electrical projects.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on design work, technical problem solving, and contributing to the reliability and safety of critical power infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform electrical design work with a primary focus on MCC breaker replacements, along with other plant electrical modifications as assigned

• Support electrical design verification for major plant projects such as:

  • Transformer replacements

  • Electrical component upgrades

  • System modifications and improvements

• Develop and review electrical calculations to ensure design accuracy and compliance

• Collaborate with plant engineering teams, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure safe and effective implementation of design changes

• Ensure all work complies with nuclear industry standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline)

• Experience performing electrical design in an industrial or power generation environment

• Hands-on experience with MCCs, breakers, transformers, and plant electrical systems

• Experience supporting design verification for large electrical projects

• Strong background in electrical calculations development and review

• ETAP experience is a plus

• Ability to work within structured engineering processes in a highly regulated environment

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in nuclear power or other regulated power generation facilities

• Familiarity with plant modification processes and engineering change documentation