Consulting Engineer - Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment/Safe Shutdown (Electrical)

The role

You will perform Safe Shutdown Analyses and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments for operating nuclear facilities. You will evaluate electrical systems, conduct plant walkdowns, and develop technical reports to support regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Perform Safe Shutdown Analyses and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments for operating nuclear facilities
• Evaluate electrical systems and circuits to support fire protection and safe shutdown requirements
• Conduct plant walkdowns and field assessments to verify design and operational assumptions
• Develop technical reports, engineering calculations, and regulatory support documentation
• Interpret and apply NRC regulations, industry guidance, and licensing basis requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Communicate technical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor junior engineers
• Support business development activities and maintain client relationships

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 8–12+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Minimum of 5 years supporting a commercial nuclear power plant directly or through nuclear engineering consulting services
• Experience with Safe Shutdown Analysis, Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments, Appendix R, NFPA 805, or related nuclear fire protection programs
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant electrical systems and safety-related equipment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel periodically to client nuclear power plant sites

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience performing circuit analysis and spurious operation evaluations
• Familiarity with NRC regulations, Regulatory Guides, and industry standards
• Experience supporting fire protection engineering programs
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience
• Project management, technical leadership, or supervisory experience
• Experience with engineering change packages and design modifications
• Knowledge of advanced reactor or next-generation nuclear technologies
• Experience with electrical system studies, including protective device coordination, load flow, short circuit analyses, and familiarity with software tools such as ETAP or EasyPower

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering with expertise in security, risk-based fields, and process safety. The company works to solve complex safety and security challenges to protect lives, property, and reputations.