Nuclear Program Engineer (Associate - Principal)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position resides within the Engineering Programs group and is responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. The Component Program engineer is responsible for managing the overall compliance and health of a nuclear mechanical component program. This role requires achieving expert level knowledge in the assigned program area, monitoring and managing component performance through field walkdowns, trending, condition evaluation, and implementation of effective preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. The engineer will provide technical support for event investigation, troubleshooting, regulatory correspondence, and design modifications, while evaluating risks and developing in-depth risk mitigation and elimination strategies. Ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations, as well as monitoring and reviewing the implementation of NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes is crucial. Cost control through optimization of resources and tracking expenditures within budget parameters is also a key responsibility. The role involves using periodic self-assessments and industry benchmarking to drive continued improvement in program effectiveness and component performance. This position will work a 4x10 schedule (four 10-hour days) and requires the candidate to be local and onsite for outages. Preferred engineering degrees are Mechanical, Chemical, and Nuclear.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the ABET (or acceptable alternative).
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

Experience with nuclear Engineering Programs ownership, particularly Component Programs, is preferred with an emphasis on the Snubber Program and other code related Programs.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred for Associate level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Senior level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for Principal level unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.

Responsibilities

Managing the overall compliance and health of a nuclear mechanical component program.
Achieve expert level knowledge in the assigned program area.
Monitor and manage component performance through field walkdowns, trending, condition evaluation, and implementation of effective preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
Provide technical support for event investigation, troubleshooting, regulatory correspondence, and design modifications.
Evaluate risks and develop in-depth risk mitigation and elimination strategies.
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations.
Monitor and review the implementation of NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes.
Control costs through the optimization of resources and tracking expenditures within budget parameters.
Use periodic self-assessments and industry benchmarking to drive continued improvement in program effectiveness and component performance.
Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities.
Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees.
Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine.
Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
Is an active team member.
Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system.
Identifies key stakeholders.
Uses informal network to get things done.
Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures.
Makes decisions that affect the work of the team.
Aware of risks.
Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.