Senior Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power Details | Family of Companies

Senior Electrical Engineer – Nuclear Power

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Locations:
Overland Park, KS;
Gaithersburg, MD;
Ann Arbor, MI;
Chattanooga, TN;
Cary, NC (Raleigh)

Type:
Staff – Full‑time, Relocation eligible:
Yes

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead, providing guidance and expertise to project teams in the design and operation of nuclear power plant facilities.

• Define and engage on project schedules for single or multiple disciplines.
• Lead creation of complex engineering deliverables, including electrical drawings, calculations, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Prepare and review one‑line/three‑line diagrams, motor schematics, breaker control schematics, wiring diagrams, power cable sizing, and cable schedules.
• Perform advanced engineering calculations such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, and battery/charger sizing.
• Develop equipment specifications, BOMs, man‑hour budgets, and project schedules.
• Attend on‑site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients, and support construction activities.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Project Wise, AutoCAD, EQ, and electrical engineering software to view and manipulate project files.
• Apply and ensure compliance with Black & Veatch quality program, engineering codes, and B&V policies.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders, defining client interests and communicating them to the project team.
• Act as technical specialist, supporting multiple projects on complex technical challenges and representing the company in professional societies.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Kansas, or state of primary residence.
• Project Lead experience and technical SME in nuclear plant design.
• Experience designing nuclear or industrial power plant facilities, or similar power generation infrastructure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding, including background checks, as required.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other protected status.

To request disability accommodations, contact the Employee Relations Department at +1‑913‑359‑1622.