Experience Level: 10+ YearsIndustry: Nuclear / Power GenerationClient- Southern Nuclear
Location- Columbia, AL 36319
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer – Nuclear is responsible for leading and overseeing electrical power system design activities for nuclear power plant projects. This role requires deep technical expertise in power plant electrical systems, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance standards.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, extensive nuclear design experience, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical System Design & Engineering
Assist in preparing and overseeing electrical power system design
Develop and review:
Scope documents
Schedules and budgets
Single-line diagrams
Elementary and wiring diagrams
Layout and circuitry designs
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and QA requirements
Support checkout and startup of electrical systems as needed
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure designs comply with:
Federal regulations
State and local codes
Nuclear QA standards
Maintain thorough understanding of nuclear plant regulatory environments
Technical Leadership
Provide technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafters
Review design details, drawings, and calculations
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project effectiveness
Build strong working relationships with plant staff, engineering teams, and vendors
Project Coordination
Schedule and coordinate projects to meet cost and timeline objectives
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Make independent engineering decisions with limited supervision
Support large nuclear plant design projects
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Accredited)
10+ years of related electrical engineering experience
Strong experience in:
Power plant electrical system design
Nuclear facility projects
QA and regulatory compliance
Proven ability to lead design efforts on large-scale projects
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using AutoCAD and CAD Overlay
Knowledge of industry design process (IP-ENG001)
Experience handling nuclear plant design with limited oversight
Demonstrated leadership providing technical oversight on design teams