Geosyntec Consultants

Electrical Design Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants • $80K — $100K *
Harriman, TN 37748In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (required)
  • Minimum 5 years in Electrical Design or equivalent experience (required)
  • Retroactive experience on large EPC or nuclear projects (preferred)
  • Proficiency in CAD tools and/or ETAP
  • Strong knowledge of electrical standards and codes
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract security constraints
  • Ability to pass federal background investigation for DOE Q security clearance (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of electrical power systems
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain documentation
  • Collaborate with teams on equipment installations and upgrades
  • Lead investigations on electrical failures and reliability issues
  • Maintain and update electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Manage external contractors and vendors as needed
  • Drive improvements in power reliability and energy efficiency
  • Support capital projects from scope development to commissioning

Benefits

  • Health & Safety training and medical monitoring
  • Client-driven drug and background testing
  • Initial one-year contract with possible extension or conversion
  • Onsite position at Centrus Energy - Oak Ridge, TN
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for facility electrical power systems. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems across the facility while supporting new equipment integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical power systems (480V/240V distribution, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, generators);
  • Own electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation;
  • Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Automation teams on equipment installations and upgrades;
  • Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures, downtime events, and equipment reliability issues;
  • Ensure electrical schematics, wiring diagrams are maintained and updated;
  • Manage external contractors, integrators, and vendors as required;
  • Drive continuous improvement in power reliability, energy efficiency, and electrical safety;
  • Provide capital project support including scope development, design review, and commissioning; and
  • Serve as Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).


Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field. (required)


Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 5 years in Electrical Design; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Prior experience on large EPC project and/or nuclear project.
  • Working knowledge of control plans and voltage distribution systems.
  • Working knowledge of CAD tools and/or ETAP.
  • Knowledge of electrical standards and codes.
  • Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
  • Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (preferred)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

  • Project management experience.
  • Centrus Energy - Oak Ridge, TN
  • Onsite position.
  • Initial year contract with possibility of extension and/or conversion.

About Geosyntec Consultants

Geosyntec Consultants is an environmental consulting and engineering firm founded in 1983. The company provides consulting, engineering, and project management services to clients in the environmental, energy, and infrastructure markets. Geosyntec has more than 80 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company's services include environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, water resources management, and waste management. Geosyntec has worked on projects for clients in the oil and gas, mining, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Learn more about Geosyntec Consultants
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$180 million
* Ladders Estimates

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