Principal Engineer - Power Uprate projects

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About the role:

Power Uprate Principal Engineer - Contract position.

You will lead the technical evaluation, design, and implementation of plant Power Uprate projects to safely increase generation capacity and improve operational efficiency. You will be a subject matter expert in both system performance and electrical engineering analysis, including advanced power system modeling, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and project goals.

You will work fully remote living in the United States. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident

You will report to the Manager of Operation Plants Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead engineering efforts for plant Power Uprate projects, including feasibility studies, system evaluations, and detailed design.

• Be the primary technical authority on Power Uprate strategies, methodologies, and system impacts.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, in electrical system analysis and modeling.

Electrical Engineering Analysis & Modeling

• Perform and oversee detailed electrical power system calculations, including:

• Load flow (power flow) analysis

• Short circuit and fault current calculations

• Arc flash hazard analysis

• Motor starting and dynamic system analysis

• Protective device coordination studies

• Evaluate electrical system capacity and limitations to support Power Uprate conditions.

• Assess impacts of increased generation on:

• Switchgear ratings

• Transformers

• Transmission interconnections

• Auxiliary power systems

• Ensure calculations meet applicable codes and standards (IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEC, NERC, etc.).

ETAP / Power System Software Utilization

• Develop, maintain, and validate ETAP models (or equivalent power system software) for plant electrical systems.

• Use ETAP to simulate Power Uprate scenarios and analyze system performance under normal, contingency, and transient conditions.

• Ensure model accuracy through field data validation, system walkdowns, and configuration control.

• Create and review ETAP-based reports supporting engineering decisions, regulatory submittals, and design changes.

• Provide technical leadership in improving and standardizing ETAP modeling practices across the organization.

Project Execution

• Develop and review engineering calculations, analyses, and design modifications associated with Power Uprate implementation.

• Support project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet scope requirements.
• Maintain auditable engineering calculations and documentation.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, transmission planning, and design engineering.

• Support outage planning and execution for electrical system modifications.
• Work with vendors, consultants, and external engineering firms on specialized studies

System and Equipment Analysis

• Evaluate plant systems (thermal, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation & control) for Power Uprate capability and constraints.

• Identify required upgrades or modifications to support increased output.

• Perform or oversee system performance modeling and integration analyses across departments.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure all Power Uprate activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., NRC, FERC, NERC, IEEE standards).

• Prepare and support licensing submittals, technical reports, and responses to regulatory inquiries. .

Risk & Safety Management

• Identify technical risks associated with Power Uprate and electrical system modifications and develop mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, including arc flash and protection studies.

• Promote strong safety culture and engineering rigor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline

• 8+ years of experience of engineering experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy industry

• Demonstrated experience performing power system studies and electrical calculations

• Hands-on experience with ETAP (or equivalent tools such as SKM, PSCAD, Power World, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of plant electrical distribution systems and grid interconnections

• Leadership experience in complex technical projects

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
• Experience supporting plant Power Uprates or major capacity modifications

• Expertise in arc flash, protection coordination, and short circuit analysis

• Familiarity with nuclear or large fossil/hydro generation environments

• Experience with regulatory requirements affecting electrical systems (NERC compliance, licensing)
• Advanced analytical…