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Electrical Engineer II

Job in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, 42241, USA
Listing for: Zachry Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Test Engineer, Energy Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the Engineer II will support a variety of engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects.

The successful candidate will assist with engineering analyses, calculations, design development, and system modifications while applying established engineering principles, standards, and procedures. Working within multidisciplinary teams, this individual will help evaluate existing plant conditions and contribute to solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES Engineering & Design Support
  • Support engineering and design activities for power plant projects.
  • Assist with engineering studies, calculations, and technical evaluations.
  • Apply established engineering standards, methods, and procedures.
  • Support development of design modifications and technical solutions.
  • Prepare engineering documentation and project deliverables.
  • Participate in technical reviews and design discussions.
Electrical Power Systems
  • Support evaluation and design of electrical power distribution systems, including:
    • Switchgear
    • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
    • Circuit breakers
    • Related electrical equipment
  • Assist with:
    • Load flow analysis
    • Voltage drop calculations
    • Short-circuit studies
  • Help identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
Project & Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Support multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
  • Participate in project meetings and technical discussions.
  • Assist with project planning and execution activities.
Field Support
  • Perform equipment walkdowns and field assessments.
  • Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
  • Travel periodically to client sites and project locations.
  • Verify field conditions and support engineering evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Experience
  • 2 years of engineering experience.

Knowledge may be gained through:

  • Academic coursework, Capstone projects, Internships or co-op programs
  • Professional work experience
Technical Knowledge

Basic knowledge of:

  • Electrical power distribution systems
  • Switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Circuit breakers
  • Load flow calculations
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Short-circuit analysis
Preferred Qualifications Education
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Experience
  • Nuclear power industry experience.
  • Internship or field experience supporting power generation projects.
  • Experience with electrical system modeling and calculations using:
    • ETAP
    • SKM Power Tools
Certifications
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug free workplace.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Note:

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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