Electrical Design Engineer

Duration: Initial 1-year contract. Location: Southport, NC. Rotation: 4/10 (hybrid). Start date: 13th July 2026.

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to support electrical design engineering projects at a nuclear generation facility. The role is focused on delivering technical engineering support for plant modification and upgrade activity within a highly regulated environment. This opportunity will suit a technically strong professional with nuclear modification engineering experience who can work independently while contributing effectively within a project team. The role requires sound engineering judgement, clear communication, and a disciplined approach to design development and review.

Role Context

This company operates within the energy sector, with this opportunity supporting work at a nuclear plant in Southport, North Carolina. The position sits within an engineering organisation delivering electrical project work that supports plant reliability, modification, and clean energy generation. The working environment is technically demanding and highly regulated, requiring strong attention to engineering standards, design control, and nuclear safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages for electrical engineering projects within the engineering organisation.
• Serve as Lead Technical Engineer and/or Responsible Engineer on assigned projects.
• Prepare conceptual designs and technical specifications for bidding purposes.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide technical recommendations to support project delivery.
• Provide technical support during project implementation and coordinate design efforts with external vendors, architect-engineers, and designers.
• Develop setpoints and carry out design package reviews for electrical system modifications and upgrades.

Requirements

• Current or previous qualification at a nuclear utility as a Modification Engineer under an INPO Accredited Program within the past five years.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a qualified Modification Engineer within the past five years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional engineering environment.
• Proven capability in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting sound technical recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Professional Engineer registration or licensure is desirable.
• Electrical engineering experience within a nuclear plant environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of 10CFR50.59 in relation to modification design within a nuclear facility is desirable.

About the Company

This company operates in the energy sector, with nuclear generation forming an important part of its broader clean energy strategy. Its operations support reliable, low-emission power generation through major engineering and plant improvement projects.