Electrical/ I&C Engineer (Associate - Principal)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Maintenance Engineering on the Engineering Fix It Now (EFIN) team. EFIN responds to plant needs that are required to maintain the plant including activities in the Work Week process, outage support and preparation milestones, and emergent plant needs. EFIN engineers provide engineering support and analysis to interfacing organizations including planning, maintenance, and operations. Respond to Evaluation Requests for work that requires engineering resources or subject matter expertise in the assistance of Planning, Maintenance, or Operations. EFIN also supports investigations and troubleshooting activities, including Failure Investigations and Issue Resolution Teams. EFIN engineers are trained and qualified in development of Engineering Changes (modifications), calculation development and review, design verification, and 50.59 screenings. Systems, electrical systems and components, and instrumentation and controls are needed. Work in-person is required to support collaboration within the section and to closely interface with the departments supported. EFIN support on nights and weekends will occasionally be necessary during failure investigations and outages. Refueling outages will require shift coverage as well.

Requirements

Associate Nuclear Engineer: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the ABET.
Nuclear Engineer: Typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Nuclear Engineer, Senior: Typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited ABET; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Nuclear Engineer, Principal: Typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Acceptable alternative for all degree levels: A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred for Associate Nuclear Engineer.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Nuclear Engineer and Senior Nuclear Engineer.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for Principal Nuclear Engineer unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non-ABET accredited program.
Active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Responding to Evaluation Requests for work that requires engineering resources or subject matter expertise in the assistance of Planning, Maintenance, or Operations.
Supporting investigations and troubleshooting activities, including Failure Investigations and Issue Resolution Teams.
Developing Engineering Changes (modifications), calculation development and review, design verification, and 50.59 screenings.
Providing engineering support and analysis to interfacing organizations including planning, maintenance, and operations.
Coordinating work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks.
Providing input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling and understanding the use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
Monitoring project status and recommending action accordingly.
Preparing cost estimates using established standards.
Developing an understanding of the workflow for routine engineering projects.
Accomplishing work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.
Actively seeking out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility.
Applying basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.
Using initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches.
Assisting and participating in the preparation of reports and technical papers.
Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing and presenting ideas clearly.
Networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
Making routine decisions subject to review and contributing to team decision-making.
Applying economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
Pursuing effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.