Principal Electrical/Digital Engineering Specialist – Project Engineer Nuclear

Mesa Associates•Chattanooga, TN

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, & distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care! Mesa' strategic growth strategy for our commercial nuclear division is to leverage part-time engineering expertise to create a ready service pool of available staff to support client projects in nuclear generation. This position is a Nuclear I&C Digital Design and Cyber Security Engineer. The successful candidate will support development of design deliverables associated with digital I&C design changes for commercial nuclear plants. Candidate will provide equal support in Cyber Security and Digital Modifications to meet the need or nuclear clients, those whose experience is mainly Cyber Security, Digital, or Plant Modifications will be considered.

Requirements

Must be proficient in preparation of engineering change packages (EC’s), with knowledge of Standard Design Process
Knowledgeable of Industry Standard Digital Design Engineering NISP-EN-04 is required.
BS degree from an accredited university – electrical, computer, or related field.
Minimum 8 years experience in design of modifications in commercial nuclear plants.
Must be able to demonstrate adaptability; must be proficient in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within a nuclear power plant environment.
Must be able to obtain unescorted access at an operating or construction nuclear plant.
Position requires excellent communication skills and ability to interface with customers and internal team members under a matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

MS or other advanced degree in engineering is preferred.
Experience working with multiple nuclear clients and vendors is desirable.
Experience with Industry Standard Design Procedure IP-ENG-001 is highly desirable.
The preferred candidate will have experience with Digital Modifications and Cyber Security upgrades at commercial nuclear stations.

Responsibilities

Performing a broad range of Digital I&C design activities to support development of design change documentation, including modification of system requirements, system network architecture, control logic, and HMI.
Understanding cyber security implications surrounding the overall architecture of plant networks, operating systems, hardware platforms, plant specific applications, and the services and protocols upon which these applications relay.
Ability to generate cyber assessments and component classification in accordance with 10CFR73.54 and NEI 08-09 and ensuring the classification of critical digital assets are documented prior to being presented to client Cyber Security Assessment Teams for review and approval.
Being a technical point of contact with the customer, leading integrated engineering teams, and providing area expertise in development of industry standard design and calculations associated with design and construction of commercial nuclear modifications.
Leading engineering teams in the development and issuance of design deliverables associated with defined scopes of work.
Mentoring engineering staff in the intricacies of commercial nuclear design.
Making design presentations to client representatives.
Completing design checks and/or independent verifications of deliverables.
Supporting the Project Manager with monitoring and control of project performance.
Supporting the bid and estimation process if requested.
Coordinating, planning, and executing engineering activities with little oversight associated with design, procurement, and construction phase services on commercial nuclear projects in accordance with customer and Mesa processes and procedures.