ReNuke Services is seeking a Nuclear Electrical Design Engineer III for our client"s site in York, SC!
DESCRIPTION:
Design Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, analysis, modification, testing, and implementation of electrical power systems and power equipment. This position leads complex engineering projects involving transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, motor control centers, generators, and electrical distribution systems. The engineer serves as a technical authority, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, licensing requirements, and engineering processes while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient system performance. The role includes developing design inputs, modification packages, calculations, specifications, testing requirements, and design basis documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop engineering design packages, calculations, specifications, and drawings for power system modifications and upgrades.
Perform electrical system studies including:
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o Load flow analysis
o Short-circuit analysis
o Protective device coordination
o Arc flash evaluations
o Voltage drop analysis
Evaluate and specify power equipment including:
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o Transformers
o Switchgear
o Circuit breakers
o Protective relays
o Motor control centers
o Variable frequency drives
o Generators and auxiliary power equipment
Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for new equipment and modifications.
Develop design inputs and perform technical evaluations to ensure compliance with design basis requirements.
Coordinate with project managers, operations, maintenance, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and post-modification testing activities.
Conduct design reviews, technical verifications, and engineering change evaluations.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, NESC, and company engineering procedures.
Maintain configuration control and update drawings, calculations, and equipment databases following design changes.
Desired abilities:
Read Plant Drawings (Control Wiring Diagrams, One-line diagrams, Logic Diagrams).
Work on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Work as part of a team, be self-motivated, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
Reviewing/producing are: Engineering Change (EC) Basedocs, Equipment Database records, Electrical Elementary Diagrams, Connection Diagrams, Wiretabs, Bill of Materials, and Cable Cards.
Mentor less experienced engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching.
Power system analysis and modeling
Protective relay coordination
Transformer sizing and application
Switchgear and circuit breaker specification
Cable ampacity and routing calculations
Grounding system design
Electrical equipment troubleshooting
Technical report and specification development
Risk assessment and engineering change implementation
Desired qualifications include:
Knowledge of the Standard Design Process.
Duke Energy qualifications for the following: Preparation of Engineering Changes (CO-FLT-ENG-2000 Design Change), Digital EC (FLT-ENG-DIGITAL-EC), Design Verification (CO-FLT-ENG-2050 Design Verification), Applicability Determination Preparer (CO-FLT-AD) and 50.59 Screener (CO-FLT-50.59-SCR).
Experience at a Nuclear Site.
Experience with Duke Energy.
Experience in Switchyard / Transmission related ECs
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Experience with power system software such as ETAP, SKM, or PowerWorld.
Experience with transformer, switchgear, relay, or generator design and application.
Nuclear, utility, renewable energy, or large industrial plant experience.
Knowledge of electrical equipment commissioning and testing practices.
Familiarity with engineering change and configuration management processes.
Key Competencies
Technical rigor and attention to detail
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Design ownership and accountability
Cross-functional collaboration
Project planning and execution
Safety and compliance focus
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
DNJP23892 ? NUCLEAR ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER III - YORK, SC - 36 MONTHS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
* 10 years of experience