Why join us?

We are hiring! The Senior Electrical Engineer is an integral part of our Nuclear Team. This position is a remote position, based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

About Us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

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How will you contribute to the team?

• Performs conceptual, preliminary and/or detailed design of Electrical Systems including definition of system functional and performance requirements and environmental and seismic qualification.
• Prepares, reviews and /or updates technical specification, sizing, and selection for various types of Electrical equipment and components, and produce component related documentation.;
• Prepares, reviews and /or updates Electrical engineering design documents including, Design Description, SLD, Schematics, detailed drawings, BOMs together with the supporting analysis / assessment documents (e.g., Load Flow, Short Circuit, Protection Coordination, Arc Flash, Motor Starting, etc.)
• Conducts Electrical System Design Assessments for adequacy to applicable design basis documentation (Safety Assessment Report, Margin Assessment, Safe Operating Envelope etc.) and US / Canadian Nuclear Regulatory Codes and Standards.
• Interfaces with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other functional divisions of the company.
• Provides responses to technical enquiries from design review teams and regulatory agencies.
• Provides technical support to engineering stakeholders at site.
• Applies sound engineering principles to resolve technical issues and provides technical guidance to junior staff.
• Complies with applicable QA procedures and ensure the quality, consistency, accuracy, and completeness of engineering deliverables/task within specified timelines and budgets.
• Attends site meetings and perform walk-downs for data collection, inspections, condition assessment and configuration management as required.
• Supports plant emergent issues, equivalency evaluations and Commercial Grade Dedication plans.

What will you contribute?

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University with twelve (12) years of relevant experience in the Nuclear Industry as a Design or System engineer.
• Thorough knowledge of Electrical system functions, configurations and equipment as used in Nuclear Power plants (including Safety and non-Safety Related Systems) or similar systems in other industries.
• PE license a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of Standard Modification Design Process is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge in Analysis software used in Electrical engineering (e.g., ETAP, EDSA, EMTP-RV, etc.)
• Proven experience sizing and specifying electrical equipment.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing complex Electrical design layouts and schematics.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing Electrical Protection and Control designs.
• Experience in conducting condition assessments of Electrical systems.
• Experience interfacing with US NRC for Standard Review Plan is an asset.
• Good understanding of CNSC requirements and interface is an asset.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, write-ups and engineering estimates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Results driven individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Eligible for Security Clearance through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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