Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power

Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Job : 112117

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: Yes

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship: No

As an Electrical Engineer you will function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead, providing guidance and expertise over project teams.

• Develop design change packages for operating nuclear plant facilities and deliver sustainable solutions.
• Create electrical drawing deliverables:
  • One line and three line diagrams
  • Electrical motor schematics, breaker control schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Power cable sizing and cable schedules
  • Complex engineering calculations: load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing
  • Schematics, interconnection diagrams and equipment layouts
• Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
• Create man hour budgets and project schedules.
• Attend on-site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and support construction.
• Use Microsoft Office, Project Wise, and engineering software (ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD) to view and manipulate drawings.

• Provide guidance on design guides, standards, codes and B&V policies.
• Ensure compliance with B&V quality program and oversee quality management.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables and perform engineering research.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality; delegate tasks to junior engineers.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams for medium to complex projects.
• Assist with client interests, business development support, and strategy.
• Mentor junior staff and foster knowledge management.
• Support resource management and engineering resource responsibilities.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Kansas or required state.
• Project Lead experience and technical SME in nuclear plant design.
• Experience in nuclear power plant or similar power generating facility design.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records).

Hybrid or flexible work options after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion and job performance.

Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to Overland Park, KS (Kansas City) or one of the following regional offices:
Ann Arbor, MI;
Chattanooga, TN;
Cary, NC;
Gaithersburg, MD.

Position requires U.S. citizenship in compliance with 10 CFR 810.

Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.

Competitive compensation, 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid vacation, holiday, sick, and dependent sick time, tuition and adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑tax accounts, legal plan, and performance‑based bonus program.