Electrical Design Engineer

About us:

The Ottohahn Group is a specialized engineering and executive recruiting firm dedicated to niche markets, with a strong focus on the nuclear power industry. Unlike a contract agency, 95% of our work is direct hire, connecting engineers directly to our clients’ in-house teams as full-time employees with long-term career growth.

What makes us different? One of our Founders is an engineer who has sat in the same seat as many of the professionals we now place. We understand the technical demands, the career challenges, and the opportunities because we’ve lived them. That’s why nearly every major player across the U.S. nuclear fleet trusts The Ottohahn Group as their go to partner for hard to find, high impact talent.

We are seeking a Electrical Design Engineer – Nuclear Power (Direct Hire, Remote)

About the Role:

We are partnered with a top nuclear industry leader to hire a Electrical Design Engineer with direct nuclear power experience. This is a direct hire, in-house position offering full benefits, paid time off, and remote flexibility. You’ll be joining a highly respected team that works on mission-critical nuclear power projects, contributing to the safe and reliable operation of energy infrastructure across the country.

In this role, you will gain exposure to work across the nuclear fleet in the U.S., supporting multiple utilities and a wide variety of PWR and BWR reactor types. This provides engineers with unique skillsets and technical depth that are highly valued across the nuclear industry.

This position requires engineers who can operate with a high level of technical detail, precision, and autonomy while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory bodies. It’s an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work in a field where accuracy and safety are paramount.

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

• Design and review I&C and electrical systems (control, safety, power distribution).
• Support digital upgrades, safety-related control systems, and post-accident monitoring
• Perform engineering studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination, setpoint, loop uncertainty)
• Prepare modification design packages (standard design process), technical documentation, and lifecycle plans
• Conduct condition assessments of major electrical equipment (transformers, motors, switchgear, generators)
• Westinghouse Common Q projects, digital I&C upgrades, ETAP software, lifecycle inspection/test program experience

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET-accredited program
• 2-10+ years of engineering experience in the nuclear industry (Positions to be filled based on experience)
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations that apply to the design of nuclear power plants
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Proven ability to deliver work with a high degree of accuracy, detail, and independence
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future

About the Benefits:

• Direct hire, in-house position with a top nuclear energy company
• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Flexible remote options, with occasional site visits as needed
• Exposure to diverse projects across the U.S. nuclear fleet, gain experience supporting multiple utilities and working with both PWR and BWR reactor types
• Opportunities for long-term career growth in both technical specialization and leadership

Due to export control laws candidates are required to be a U.S Citizen or Permanent resident.