Nuclear Program Engineer (Associate - Principal)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

4d•$74,551 - $151,132•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 role involves managing the overall compliance and health of a nuclear mechanical component program, achieving expert level knowledge in the assigned program area, and monitoring component performance through field walkdowns, trending, condition evaluation, and implementation of 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 mitigation strategies. Ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations, as well as monitoring NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes, is crucial. Cost control through resource optimization and budget tracking is also a key responsibility. The role requires using self-assessments and industry benchmarking for continuous improvement. This position works a 4x10 schedule and requires the individual to be local and onsite for outages.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the ABET (or acceptable alternative).
Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred for Associate level.
2 or more years of related engineering experience for Nuclear Engineer level.
4 or more years of related engineering experience for Senior Nuclear Engineer level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Senior Nuclear Engineer level.
8 or more years of related engineering experience for Principal Nuclear Engineer level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for Principal Nuclear Engineer position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
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.
Emphasis on the Steam Generator Program and Heat Exchanger Programs.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) for Associate level.
Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at the Nuclear Engineer level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Senior Nuclear Engineer level.
Approval to waive the PE requirement for Principal Nuclear Engineer position.

Responsibilities

Managing the overall compliance and health of a nuclear mechanical component program.
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.
Providing technical support for event investigation, troubleshooting, regulatory correspondence, and design modifications.
Evaluating risks and developing in-depth risk mitigation and elimination strategies.
Ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations.
Monitoring and reviewing the implementation of NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes.
Controlling costs through the optimization of resources and tracking expenditures within budget parameters.
Using periodic self-assessments and industry benchmarking to drive continued improvement in program effectiveness and component performance.
Coordinating work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities.
Performing routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees.
Following policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
Providing training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Resolving and initiating solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
Identifying problems that are beyond the normal routine.
Seeking out opportunities and embracing new ideas and approaches.
Developing, reviewing, or presenting technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
Being an active team member.
Networking with peers inside and outside the AEP system.
Identifying key stakeholders.
Using informal network to get things done.
Resolving conflict and building consensus.
Making decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures.
Making decisions that affect the work of the team.
Being aware of risks.
Extrapolating beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.