Electrical Engineer – Remote

Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer with Nuclear experience for a  predominantly remote position.

Summary:  

Electrical Engineer specializes in providing consulting engineering services to the nuclear utility industry and operating facilities including studies, calculations, analysis, drawing revisions, etc.

Essential Functions :

• Visits clients to develop relationships, support project meetings, and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensures no out of scope work is performed until approved by the client and DP Engineering.
• Identifies any project issues that may affect project quality, schedule, or budget to the Project Manager and Responsible Engineer as soon as it is discovered.
• Out of scope items are identified and discussed with the Project Manager and Project Engineer before beginning work.
• Promotes company teamwork and supports high morale.
• Assists Responsible Engineer in support of assigned duties as required.
• Supports Project Manager in preparation of scopes of work, budget, and schedules for proposals.
• Promotes the common understanding that the customer and the quality of the products and service is the priority and that each person in the company is here to support that purpose.
• Performs engineering work in support of DPE projects or consulting engagements.
• Mentors lower-level engineers and consultants.
• Complete DPE Responsible Engineer training and associated certification programs.
• Complete DP Engineering qualifications to work independently on tasks.
• May be required to take temporary assignments at customer locations to support business needs and requirements.
• Continues to develop a mastery of a subject (subject matter expert) within their engineering discipline.
• Completes projects and assignments at or below proposed budgeted billable hours.
• Complete activities with a high level of quality that does not require any rework.
• Maintains an individual percent billable as determined by goals set by the President.
• Strong communication Skills – verbally & written in English
• Ability to multi-task
• Computers & Software – basic working knowledge and ability using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of engineering services, especially nuclear.
• Ability to initiate and prepare staffing and revenue forecasts and project budgets.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Must be capable of obtaining unescorted access at nuclear plants and other facilities.

  This includes successfully passing drug and alcohol screening, a background check and plant access training.

Education & Experience : 

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience in engineering related activities in industries served by DPE.
• 7-15 years of experience in design engineering for a firm doing similar work as DPE supporting nuclear and industrial projects
• Professional Engineers (PE) License preferred but not required.

Physical Demands :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions:

• General office environment.

  Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.

• The working environment is generally favorable.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
• Ability to obtain unescorted access
• Ability to travel

We thank all applicants for their interest.

However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted.

The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.