Electrical Controls Engineer (Relocation will be Required to Southwest Michigan)
The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance, and reliability of electrical control and instrumentation systems within a nuclear power plant. This role ensures plant systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with nuclear regulatory standards while supporting ongoing operations, maintenance activities, and plant modifications.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engineering support for electrical control systems, instrumentation, and plant automation equipment.
Design, review, and implement modifications to control systems and electrical equipment
in accordance with plant design basis and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems, relays, instrumentation, and plant monitoring systems.
Support testing, calibration, and maintenance activities for control and instrumentation equipment.
Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, plant procedures, and industry standards
such as IEEE, NFPA, and NEC.
Review and approve engineering changes, procedures, and technical documentation
affecting plant control systems.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action programs
related to equipment failures or operational events.
Provide technical support during plant outages, system upgrades, and modernization projects.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and other engineering teams to improve system reliability and performance.
Support design reviews, safety evaluations, and regulatory inspections.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience with industrial control systems, instrumentation, and electrical distribution.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to support highly regulated environments and safety-critical systems.
Preferred Experience
Experience working in nuclear power generation or large industrial power facilities.
Knowledge of plant process control systems and distributed control systems (DCS).
Experience supporting plant outages, system upgrades, or equipment reliability programs.