Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$118,023–$180,313 year
HybridCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead electrical engineering efforts for nuclear power plant projects by defining deliverables, coordinating multi-discipline interfaces, and managing scope, cost, and schedule. Direct group members through detailed design phases, routine status meetings, and progress reporting while resolving emergent issues and tracking open items. Provide technical oversight for design change packages, including AC/DC power studies, equipment procurement specifications, and bid evaluations. Mentor team development, validate client scope, and leverage relationships to identify strategic opportunities. Lead automation and AI initiatives to modernize workflows and reduce rework. Requires a BSEE degree, 10+ years in nuclear electrical design, and hybrid schedule (3 days in-office).
Required Qualifications
- A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- 10 or more years of experience in the design of electrical engineering systems for nuclear power plants
- Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design group through all phases of a project design
- Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, and the preparation and assembling of engineering design change packages, calculations, and specifications
- Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
- Experience with electrical system design including low and medium voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motor, relays, etc...)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to project team members and client
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Detail oriented approach to work
- Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station
- This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week
Desired Qualifications
- PE Licensure is preferred
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
- We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows
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