Mechanical Design Engineer / Valve Analyst (Mid-level - Principal)

Indiana Michigan Power • Bridgman, MI

332d • $85,081 - $146,730

About The Position

The Design Mechanical Engineer (DEM) is responsible for maintaining the design/regulatory integrity of mechanical and fluid systems at DC Cook. This position ensures compliance with regulatory obligations concerning the design/licensing basis for nuclear safety-related motor-operated valves (MOVs). This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing all MOV modifications, including updates to calculations and managing the corrective action backlog for thrust, setup, seismic weak link, and other performance metrics.

Requirements

• Typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET.
• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
• For upper mid-level: 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.
• For senior level: Typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET.
• For principal level: Typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization.
• Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
• Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
• Interprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.
• Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers.
• Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company.
• Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company.
• Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.
• Coordinates and conducts training sessions.
• Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects.
• Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
• Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems.
• Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps.
• Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.
• Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.
• Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
• Possesses collaborative and consensus building skills.
• Functions as a team leader and member.
• Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.
• Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes.
• Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship.
• Company sponsored training programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Social and recreational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree