Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is the only large-scale commercial uranium enrichment facility in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

At Urenco USA, the Electrical Engineer performs basic analysis and designs in support of the facility, programs, and projects. Often works independently and with lesser experienced Engineers to develop designs and engineering conclusions. Completes conceptual and basic design of electrical systems (calculations, drawings, and specifications) such as XFMRs, SWGR, VFDs, SWYDs, MCCs for new buildings and facilities at Urenco USA. Works closely with Principal Electrical Engineers and supervision for reliance on how to overcome challenges and achieve deadlines.

Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s of Science Electrical Engineering degree
• 5+ years of engineering experience with electrical design (single line diagrams, panel schedules, supportive electrical calculations)

Preferred Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering degree
• 7+ years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
• IEEE nuclear safety related electrical system
• Advanced VFD knowledge
• License P.E.

Job Details

• Work Location: Eunice, NM
• Work Schedule: 9/80 professional work schedule, some nights/weekends may be required
• Travel Required: Approx 15% travel to offsite Engineering teams (SW USA) and possibly 1 trip/year to Europe
• Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and a L or Q level security clearance.
• Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Primary Functions

• Perform analysis, calculations, and develops conceptual and basic designs for new buildings and facilities at Urenco USA. Create single line diagrams and panel schedules. Create short circuit, voltage drop, load summary, and cable tray fill calculations.
• Represents the Design Engineering team on Feasibility studies related to Electrical systems for new buildings/facilities.
• Learn the electrical designs and parameters of the existing facility (eg. XFMR, SWGR, SWYD characteristics) to be able to determine how the new buildings & systems will tie in. Primarily voltages up to 13.8kV
• Review detailed designs put together by outside design agencies for accuracy to Urenco USA’s electrical license basis and the applicable codes and standards required from the New Mexico Building Code (Owner Acceptance Reviews).
• Completes Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and interfacing with Engineering team mates of other disciplines and gathering needed details from the Operations organization (Ops, Maint, Chem, etc).
• Develop and maintain knowledge of facility’s design and licensing basis in the assigned area of responsibility (eg applicable NEC’s, IEEE’s, NEMA’s).
• Acquire and maintain required training and qualifications necessary to perform assigned job responsibilities.
• Develop resolution of technical problems in accordance with established procedures and available vendor documents (including but not limited to: Nonconformance Evaluations, Operability Determinations, and Quality Level determinations)
• Conduct field walk downs in and around the facility as needed for job duties and for general Engineering observations and adeptness.
• Perform technical and quality reviews of a wide array of engineering and technical products.
• Communicates and works effectively with other organizations to resolve technical issues and to implement engineering outputs.
• Apply industrial safety and radiological safety practices in the performance of all field activities and engineering functions.
• Maintain regulatory and schedule compliance for assigned tasks.
• Apply sound engineering judgment and professional rigor in the performance of all analyses and assigned tasks.
• Ability to take direction and function as a team member to solve a variety of engineering problems in the applicable discipline.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and problem solving techniques is required.

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits
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*Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.

Compensation starting at: $ 125916 - $ 145136 / year and up dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages protected veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

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URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com