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Oscar · 5 days ago

Principal/Sr. Electrical Engineer, Nuclear

positionCharlotte, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date20+ years exp

Oscar is seeking a highly experienced electrical engineer to support complex initiatives within the nuclear energy sector. The role focuses on engineering leadership for major plant upgrades and new facility development, guiding engineering assignments from concept through implementation.

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Responsibilities

Leading the development of technical specifications, design criteria, and modification work packages
Determining project scope, evaluating design options, and ensuring alignment with industry codes, regulatory requirements, and plant operational needs
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and client stakeholders to resolve technical issues and define optimal solutions
Overseeing budgets, schedules, deliverable quality, and overall project execution with minimal oversight
Reviewing and validating design outputs prepared by engineering teams
Offering mentorship and technical direction to early‑career engineers
Supporting on‑site evaluations, system walkdowns, and field assessments in industrial environments

Qualification

Nuclear power operationsEngineering leadershipRegulatory complianceTechnical specificationsEngineering degreeProject managementCommunication skillsField assessmentsProductivity toolsMentorshipTeam leadershipPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited program
A minimum of 20 years of relevant engineering experience
At least 10 years of direct involvement with commercial nuclear power operations, including hands‑on field exposure
Strong understanding of industry standards, nuclear regulatory expectations, and plant licensing processes
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and deliver high‑quality technical work
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Proficiency with common productivity tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to meet site‑access requirements, including security screening, drug testing, and physical capability for field work (e.g., climbing, confined spaces, controlled areas)
Willingness to travel and support occasional overtime needs

Preferred

Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience leading teams in highly regulated, safety‑critical environments

Company

Oscar

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Oscar are an award-winning, global recruitment consultancy that take an ethical, sustainable and people-first approach.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Manchester, Manchester, GBR
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.oscar-tech.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-01-12Seed
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