Electrical Engineer, Natrium

Bechtel Corporation – Electrical Engineer – Terra Power Natrium Team

Bechtel Corporation has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents since 1898. We are focused on creating lasting, positive impact through infrastructure, nuclear, security & environmental, energy, mining & metals, and manufacturing & technology services.

We are the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on Terra Power’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is a DOE initiative to re‑establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy. Terra Power, founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will deploy a 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR) called Natrium, featuring an innovative molten salt energy storage system that complements solar and wind power.

The combined reactor and storage output can produce more than 500 MWe of power.

Other Natrium partners include GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Energy Northwest, Pacifi Corp, Duke Energy, national laboratories, and universities. This program has the potential to be the largest funding program for advanced nuclear power in U.S. history.

This position is for an Electrical Engineer who will prepare designs for electrical systems. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem‑solving abilities, a can‑do attitude, and a desire to innovate designs. The role is designated as hybrid / part‑time telework, requiring at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment with oversight from more senior engineers.
• Develops, reviews, and coordinates documents with suppliers, other disciplines, and customers.
• Proficient with basic engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Performs electrical engineering design, including the development of single line diagrams, panel schedules, schematics, connection diagrams, load lists, etc.
• Develops material requisitions and specifications for non‑standard equipment and bills of material for off‑the‑shelf equipment and components.
• Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements for the preparation of electrical design documents, specifications, material requisitions, and system descriptions.
• Conducts document and design checking as required.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement, team building, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Assists in the preparation of forecasts, quantity take‑offs, and change orders.
• Participates in and fosters a work environment based on openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Requires a University Hire with 1–2 years of experience or 5–6 years of relevant work experience.

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, VISIO, and other common computer programs.
• Knowledge and application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Knowledge of cable design and sizing.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and electrical equipment layouts.
• Familiar with industry‑wide electrical system calculation/design tools such as ETAP, CAD 2D, and electronic Cable Management System.
• Familiar with Setroute.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.

• EIT/FE registration.
• Previous nuclear power plant design experience.
• Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including advanced career development, culture enhancement, and time to recharge.

Bechtel is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where every colleague feels they belong, where they are respected, rewarded, and supported, and where equity is practiced in all decisions.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation may e‑mail their request to

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction

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