Consulting Engineer - Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment/Safe Shutdown (Electrical)

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Perform Safe Shutdown Analyses and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments for operating nuclear facilities
• Evaluate electrical systems and circuits to support fire protection and safe shutdown requirements
• Conduct plant walkdowns and field assessments to verify design and operational assumptions
• Develop technical reports, engineering calculations, and regulatory support documentation
• Interpret and apply NRC regulations, industry guidance, and licensing basis requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, systems, licensing, operations, and fire protection engineers
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across projects
• Support business development activities and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 8–12+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Minimum of 5 years supporting a commercial nuclear power plant directly or through nuclear engineering consulting services
• Experience with Safe Shutdown Analysis, Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments, Appendix R, NFPA 805, or related nuclear fire protection programs
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant electrical systems and safety-related equipment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel periodically to client nuclear power plant sites
• Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience performing circuit analysis and spurious operation evaluations
• Familiarity with NRC regulations, Regulatory Guides, and industry standards
• Experience supporting fire protection engineering programs
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience
• Project management, technical leadership, or supervisory experience
• Experience with engineering change packages and design modifications
• Knowledge of advanced reactor or next-generation nuclear technologies
• Experience with electrical system studies, including protective device coordination, load flow, short circuit analyses, and familiarity with software tools such as ETAP or EasyPower.
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