Electrical Engineer IV

This role is responsible for supporting design implementation of electric auxiliaries, interconnection, services, and/or specialties in support of the Xe-100 SMR power plants. Nuclear experience IS NOT required. This role supports engagement with the project team and/or other subject matter experts to understand operability needs, interfaces, and requirements. The role also performs direct design and/or review activities as needed for drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, test plans, lists, and other tasks as assigned. Works independently with guidance using knowledge of electrical/I&C and process engineering concepts. May provide support to project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and review of proposals. May provide technical oversight, direction, and consultation.

Location: Rockville, MD (DMV area) - onsite - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Travel Expectations: 10% (as needed for project assignment)

Pay Range: $126,000- $161,000 based on experience

Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday -Friday

Benefits: Day 1 robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with employer match,

Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Minimum Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Typically, ten years of experience in an Electrical and/or Control System Design/operation/implementation role in a variety of electrical system development concepts, practices, and procedures. Master’s degree or PhD can be considered 2 to 3 years of additional experience.
• Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards.
• Understanding of how to develop electrical models to analyze design.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This position will execute the core tasks and responsibilities listed below with minimal supervision:

• Review P&ID diagrams, system descriptions, or system architecture to derive electric service needs.
• Perform direct design and/or review activities for electrical deliverables including single lines, calculations, schematics, load lists, panel boards, MCC schedules, site grounding, meter & relay, system descriptions, reports, white papers, or other tasks as assigned.
• Design the layout of distribution wiring, cable conduit, cable raceway, signal wiring, etc. in accordance with relevant codes and standards for commercial grade and safety related equipment.
• Develop operational philosophy for the integration of electrical equipment for activities such as plant commissioning, startup, normal operations, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organization of detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and captures requirements and functions of the electrical system for nuclear generating stations.
• Execute electrical engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilizes conventional specification and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective.
• Leads reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding electrical system design.
• Provide insight into typical plant response to electrical transients, grid conditions, extreme weather events, and standard dispatch actions such as production coordination.
• Work with design programs, including but not limited to SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant 3D, SmartPlant instrumentation, SmartPlant review, AutoCAD, ETAP, and Microsoft office products.
• Size electrical distribution equipment and cabling.
• Work with industrial motors and motor drives.
• Work with balance of plant objectives.
• Work with utility partners to establish high voltage interconnections.
• Work with protective relaying and metering.
• Directly interface with other design/system engineers.
• Prepare and review design packages and design calculations for delivery to client.
• Develop equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.
• Collaborate in the preparation of cost estimates and quantity take off.
• Collaborate in project planning and scheduling.
• Facilitate and assist in systems engineering with interface management and requirements decomposition.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members.
• Lead small groups of engineers to solve complex technical problems and deliver high quality engineering work products on time and within budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.