Senior Electrical Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas. 

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical power systems and distribution networks for Poland's first nuclear power plant project.
• Prepare electrical engineering deliverables, including drawings, layouts, technical specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
• Apply engineering best practices, industry standards, and technical expertise to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electrical system designs.
• Develop, analyze, and optimize electrical systems and components throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development through construction support.
• Interpret and apply applicable regulations, codes, standards, and client requirements, including U.S., IEC, and Polish standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, and contractors to ensure successful design integration and project execution.
• Review supplier and contractor documentation to verify compliance with project requirements and technical standards.
• Support permitting, licensing, and regulatory approval activities for nuclear facilities.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of electrical design deliverables, ensuring quality, technical excellence, and on-time delivery.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Min. 5–8 years of experience, preferably in EPC project environments.
• Licensed Professional Design Engineer is preffered, but not mandatory (Uprawnienia budowlane do projektowania bez ograniczeń w zakresie sieci, instalacji i urządzeń elektrycznych i elektroenergetycznych).

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience delivering electrical engineering and design solutions for large-scale industrial, energy, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, including electrical schematics, equipment layouts, and power system studies for industrial and power generation facilities.
• Hands-on experience using ETAP and other electrical engineering software, including 2D and 3D design tools.
• Solid understanding of Polish regulations, European directives, and industry standards related to electrical engineering and power systems.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, design packages, and engineering deliverables supporting permitting and regulatory approval processes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Fluent English and native-level Polish communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preffered qualifications, but not mandatory:

• Experience supporting nuclear, highly regulated, or safety-critical projects.
• Experience with high-voltage power distribution systems (110 kV and above).
• Experience in relay protection and power system protection design.
• Experience with SCADA system design and integration.
• Construction or site experience on power generation, energy, industrial, petrochemical, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality management systems or NQA-1 environments.
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations and standards, including Directive 2014/34/EU and PN-EN 60079.
• Knowledge of steam turbine power generation systems.

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