Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

Location: Onsite at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, Arizona, United States

Salary: $114,960–$172,440 per year

Company

Day & Zimmermann provides engineering and project support for critical energy infrastructure, including nuclear power facilities.

What you will do

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for electrical engineering components on assigned nuclear power projects.
• Develop design criteria, specifications, procurement documents, scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts and work with client personnel to support project execution.
• Review drawings and technical documentation for accuracy, code compliance, constructability, and quality.
• Lead and supervise project teams and perform discipline-specific administrative and supervisory activities.
• Perform power system studies, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash assessments, using SKM and ETAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in relevant electrical engineering roles.
• Eligibility for acceptance by the State Board of Engineers for Professional Engineer licensure is mandatory; an active PE license is strongly preferred.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, heat tracing, and electrical area classification.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and NFPA standards.
• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Recap, SKM, and ETAP.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer license.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work at a mission-critical nuclear power facility.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and paid maternity, parental, family, and other leave.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.