Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Regular/Permanent
  • USA / Tennessee
  • In Office

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

 

Orano, we’re not just powering the future—we’re engineering its foundation. As part of our groundbreaking uranium enrichment IKE Program, we’re redefining what a sustainable nuclear fuel production looks like for the next generation.

We're seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead the charge in designing and integrating electrical systems to drive complex projects from concept to reality

You’ll lead the Electrical engineering scope on a major nuclear project, serving as both a technical expert and a team leader. From design to execution, your work will ensure that what we build is resilient, code-compliant, and built to last — while coordinating closely with a range of disciplines to deliver fully integrated solutions.

You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with elite engineers and regulatory experts, moving fast, solving hard problems, and making decisions that have real-world consequences. If you're ready to lead at the edge of what's possible in nuclear technology, we want to talk.

 

Objectives:

• Lead electrical engineering efforts from concept design through installation, testing, and commissioning for high-integrity nuclear infrastructure.
• Design and review electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, grounding and lighting.
• Oversee electrical engineering work performed by the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, ensuring alignment with project specifications, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure engineering work meets all applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and DOE/NRC requirements.
• Develop and approve technical documentation — single-line diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, load calculations, and specifications.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to electrical engineering staff and junior engineers.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate and approve vendor designs and submittals, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Support safety and reliability assessments, fault current analyses, and testing protocols.
• Represent Orano in technical reviews, audits, and inspections with regulatory bodies.
• Participate in project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk mitigation strategies.

Our Full-Time Benefits

  • Competitive compensation 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions 
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts 
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules 
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities 
  • and more…   

Ideal qualifications

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this   opportunity.  Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution (Master’s preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
  • Experience in nuclear, DOE, or highly regulated industrial sectors strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with DOE Orders, NRC requirements, and nuclear quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA-1).

 

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
  • DOE Q Clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Proficient in electrical design software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, AutoCAD Electrical, and Revit.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable codes (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NRC Reg Guides).
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage priorities across concurrent engineering tasks and projects.

 

 

Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary range annually: $105,000 - $135,000

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Lead Electrical Engineer

Ref: 2025-20578

Regular/Permanent

Oak Ridge

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Orano USA LLC

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider for decommissioning shutdown nuclear energy facilities, managing used nuclear fuel, conducting federal site clean-up and closure, and the sale of uranium, conversion, and enrichment services to the U.S. commercial and federal markets. In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212 (212Pb), a rare alpha-emitting radioisotope and one of the more potent therapeutic payloads against cancer cells. https://www.orano.group/usa

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