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Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex commercial projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of project management, procurement, supply chain management, quality, safety, security, nuclear and systems engineering and technical activities. We strive to attract and retain the best talent because it delivers the best results and “Delivery Certainty” for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our expertise and capabilities to provide mission-driven integrated services, systems, and solutions tuned to our clients’ mission needs, challenges, requirements, expected results, and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee’s well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Handle electrical design activities for facility power distribution, equipment design, system upgrades, and nuclear process support.
• Develop and review electrical calculations, drawings, schematics, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, grounding/bonding designs, load analyses, and electrical safety evaluations.
• Support electrical system troubleshooting, field investigations, walkdowns, and integration of new or modified equipment.
• Provide electrical engineering oversight for systems involving low and medium voltage power distribution, hazardous locations, safety‑significant equipment, life safety systems, lighting, and emergency/backup power systems.
• Support design packages, installation work packages, and engineering change documentation for nuclear or high‑hazard facilities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, nuclear, and operations personnel to ensure system compatibility, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, NEC, ISA, IEEE, UL).
• Oversee testing, acceptance activities, and turnover documentation for new and modified electrical systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in nuclear, DOE, industrial, or high‑hazard environments.
• Experience with low/medium voltage distribution systems, electrical equipment specification, wiring design, and code‑compliant installations.
• Proven ability to lead electrical design activities and coordinate with construction, operations, and multi‑discipline engineering teams.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings, design analyses, and technical documentation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with nuclear facility electrical systems, safety‑class/safety‑significant equipment, and NQA‑1 quality requirements.
• Background with vacuum, cryogenic, UF₆, or specialized nuclear process environments.
• Experience with system testing, commissioning, and facility startup.
• Active or reinstate able DOE Q‑Clearance.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is in Oak Ridge, TN.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday-Friday, 40-hour week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.