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 Component Program engineer is responsible for managing the overall compliance and health of a nuclear mechanical component program. This role involves 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, as well as evaluate risks and develop in-depth risk mitigation and elimination strategies. Ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations, and monitoring and reviewing the implementation of NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes are key responsibilities. Cost control through optimization of resources and tracking expenditures within budget parameters is also essential. The role utilizes 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

Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis.
Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity.
Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment.
Demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
Must be local and onsite for outages.
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 the Associate level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for the Senior level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for the 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.
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.