OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN.
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.
