Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent • Wilmington, NC • 8h ago

Description

Senior Electrical Power Systems engineering. This role is responsible for the design of electrical power systems supporting the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. This involves the design, analysis, procurement and integration of the electrical power systems ranging from the main generator and grid connection, in plant distribution system down to the end use loads.

Essential Responsibilities:

Ø System Architecture: Lead the design and integration of SC1/Class 1E (safety-related) and SC2 and SC3 electrical systems, including Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution.

Ø Analysis & Modeling: Perform complex electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protective relay coordination using ETAP software using ANSI / IEC standards.

Ø Prepare Electrical Engineer Deliverables: Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications, Electrical Load Lists, One-lines, Calculations, Schematics and 3-Line lines. Ensure deliverables are on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule.

Ø Equipment Specification: Develop detailed procurement specifications for major components, including main transformers, switchgear, diesel generators, and UPS systems and collaborate with suppliers.

Ø Regulatory Compliance: Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC), support licensing processes, ensuring all designs meet nuclear-specific standards.

Ø Grid Integration: Interface with transmission providers to manage Generator Interconnection Agreements and ensure grid stability compliance.

Ø Compliance with Codes and standards: Applications of codes and standards applicable to electrical systems design in the US and CA (e.g. IEEE, IEC, CSA and NEC); European Union (eg. IEC, EU)

Skills

electrical power design, Autocad, Microstation, generator, grid connection, plant distribution, Hexagon, Simulink, power transformer protection

Top Skills Details

electrical power design,Autocad,Microstation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).

Professional Engineering License: US (PE) or CA (PEng) or Equal international

Experience: 8+ years in heavy and high reliability industries such as; nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc

Experience: Excellent PC as well as productivity software (e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio).

Desired Characteristics:

o Master's degree in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree.

o Ability to design and draft, independently produce finish products using AutoCad or MicroStation

o Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as:

Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL)

Content creation (e.g., Confluence/Atlassian),

Requirements management (e.g., DOORS-NextGen/IBM, MS Team Center),

Diagram and drawing (e.g., Visio/Microsoft, AutoCAD/Autodesk),

Design and analysis simulation (e.g., Easy5/MSC, Simulink-MATLAB/MathWorks, Mathcad/PTC, 3KeyMaster/WSC, ETAP, SKM),

Change, configuration, document, and bill of material (BOM) management (e.g., ENOVIA/Dassault-Systems).

Strong Protection and Control experience

Experience with Grid Interface

Experience with Generator and Larger Power Transformer Protection

Programming and setting GE-Multilin and SEL Relays

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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