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Sargent Lundy

Electrical Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Augusta, GA · On-site

$72.69 - $106.25/hr

Description * Under the direction of the electrical engineering lead or project manager, this ... Since 1954, we've been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with ...

4P Consulting Inc

Electrical Engineer III

Baxley, GA

Southern Nuclear Location: Plant Hatch - Baxley, GA Contract: 2 Years Experience: 6-10 Years Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support Extended Power Uprate (EPU ...

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4P Consulting Inc

Electrical Engineer III

Baxley, GA · On-site

Southern Nuclear Location: Plant Hatch - Baxley, GA Contract: 2 Years Experience: 6-10 Years Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support Extended Power Uprate (EPU ...

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4P Consulting Inc

Electrical Engineer III

Baxley, GA · On-site

Electrical Engineer III - Nuclear / Plant ModificationsWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support Extended Power Uprate (EPU) and capital modification projects at Plant Hatch.

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4P Consulting Inc

Electrical Engineer III

Baxley, GA · On-site

Electrical Engineer III - Nuclear / Plant ModificationsWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support Extended Power Uprate (EPU) and capital modification projects at Plant Hatch.

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Denken Solutions, Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Baxley, GA

$39/hr

Nuclear power plant capital modification experience is required. * Working knowledge of applicable ... This position is needed to provide experienced electrical engineering support for current and ...

Apex Systems

Senior Electrical Engineer

Baxley, GA · On-site

$120 - $165/hr

Lead electrical engineering activities in support of nuclear plant capital projects and Extended Power Uprate (EPU) initiatives. * Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and/or Owner ...

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Electrical Engineer III - Nuclear / Plant Modifications

4pconsultinginc

Baxley, GA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Owner's Acceptance Reviewer for assigned plant modification projects.

  • Lead electrical engineering activities supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) and capital modification projects, including developing and reviewing engineering scopes, schedules, budgets, and design packages.

  • Support installation, testing, turnover, startup, and troubleshooting activities related to electrical power systems and plant modifications.

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineer III – Nuclear / Plant Modifications
Client: Southern Nuclear
Location: Plant Hatch – Baxley, GA
Contract: 2 Years
Experience: 6–10 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support Extended Power Uprate (EPU) and capital modification projects at Plant Hatch. This role will provide technical leadership for electrical power system design, engineering calculations, design packages, project execution, and Owner’s Acceptance reviews.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with commercial nuclear power plant modifications, electrical power systems, design control, configuration management, and nuclear quality assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Owner’s Acceptance Reviewer for assigned plant modification projects.

  • Lead electrical engineering activities supporting EPU and capital modification projects.

  • Develop and review engineering scopes, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and design packages.

  • Prepare and review:

    • Single-line diagrams

    • Elementary diagrams

    • Wiring diagrams

    • Electrical layouts

    • Equipment specifications

    • Circuitry designs

  • Perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, technical evaluations, and design change packages.

  • Ensure engineering deliverables comply with plant procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance programs.

  • Support installation, testing, turnover, startup, and troubleshooting activities.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, and drafters.

  • Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Licensing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management teams.

  • Maintain nuclear safety, design basis compliance, configuration control, and regulatory commitments throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

  • 6–10 years of related electrical engineering experience.

  • Required experience with nuclear power plant capital modifications.

  • Experience with electrical power system design in commercial power generation.

  • Strong knowledge of engineering design processes and configuration management.

  • Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance programs.

  • Strong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with nuclear plant electrical systems, including:

    • Switchgear

    • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

    • Protective relaying

    • Power distribution systems

  • Experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) projects or major plant modernization programs.

  • Knowledge of NRC regulations and Appendix B Quality Assurance requirements.

  • Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and design details.

  • Ability to manage multiple engineering projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering | Nuclear Power | Plant Modifications | EPU | Responsible Design Engineer | RDE | Owner’s Acceptance Review | Electrical Power Systems | Switchgear | MCC | Protective Relaying | Power Distribution | Design Change Packages | NRC | Appendix B | Configuration Management | Nuclear QA