Nuclear Engineer I / Nuclear Engineer II - Electrical (New Hill, NC)

• Support the generation of engineering equivalency evaluations and commercial grade dedication packages to address site related maintenance issues.
• Provide cost-effective engineering and testing solutions to improve plant performance and maintain the plant’s safety margins by maintaining and meeting design requirements, coordinating supporting activities, resolving equipment non-conformances, and ensuring the quality of documents provided. Evaluation and selection of the most prudent cost-effective alternatives for procurement consistent with schedules and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an understanding of engineering principles relating to how an item functions, how it must be tested, and how to interpret the test results.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge/understanding of applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements/guidance/direction (ASME, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, Code of Federal Regulations, EPRI, NEI, NUREG, etc.) used in the nuclear industry in general, procurement, and QA.
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, testing, and resolution of routine problems in area of expertise.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, test reports, correspondence, and documentation associated with the resolution of routine engineering and dedication work.
• Possesses knowledge of fundamental engineering and testing concepts, practices and procedures.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Nuclear Engineer I

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• A Master 's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

• 0-2 years of engineering experience.

Nuclear Engineer II

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• A Master 's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

• 2-4 years of engineering experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of basic engineering and testing theories and principles.

• Understanding of basic practices of engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the nuclear utility industry.
• Post-Bachelor's degree (ex. Masters' or professional school equivalent). Area of Specialization (Master of Engineering).
• Previous on-the-job nuclear Procurement Engineering and/or QA Testing experience (Environmental Qualification, Seismic Qualification/Testing/Analysis, Functional Testing, Dedication Testing, QA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of power plant operations, including mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Working experience with Consolidated Asset Suite (i.e. Portal J, PassPort, Asset Suite).
• Successfully completed EPRI Procurement Training Course for Plant Engineering or equivalent training/experience.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the QA program and other related documents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and/or with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting procedures, drawings, specifications, and codes.
• CAS Work Control and CAP experience.
• Previous Work Management experience.

Specific Requirements:

• In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified.

• Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.

• This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed

• Office and plant environments.

• Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.

• Occasional overnight travel.