Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Welding

Dominion Energy • Waterford, CT

4d • $95,500 - $124,000

About The Position

Dominion Energy is hiring an Engineer or Senior Engineer to lead the Welding and ASME XI Repair/Replacement Programs at Millstone Power Station. The position provides technical support for planned and emergent work in collaboration with a team that includes a Weld Test Supervisor, welders, and weld planners, as well as Welding Engineers at other fleet sites.

The Engineer level performs engineering support, calculations, analysis, research, and design using standard or well-defined techniques, with independence in evaluating and applying procedures and criteria. The Senior Engineer level handles difficult and complex work, coordinates major segments of projects, develops engineering approaches and criteria, and may provide technical expertise, team leadership, and guidance to less experienced engineers.

The role includes developing and reviewing welding plans and procedures, evaluating components for repair or replacement, providing technical consultation, supporting welder qualification testing, and ensuring compliance with applicable welding and construction codes. Periodic extended schedules are required to support refueling and maintenance outages. The work includes office and field environments, with potential exposure to industrial conditions and radiation.

Requirements

• Engineer: at least 2 years of relevant engineering experience; Senior Engineer: at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of nuclear power experience for nuclear employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of welding experience; equivalency is not accepted in lieu of the required degree.
• Meet the stated engineering degree criteria: a qualifying ABET-accredited engineering degree, a qualifying Washington Accord degree, an eligible degree combination with a postgraduate engineering degree, or a valid or previously held U.S. Professional Engineer license.
• Knowledge of engineering theories, principles, concepts, and fundamentals appropriate to the Engineer or Senior Engineer level.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software, such as Matlab or Excel.
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills; decision-making ability; analytical and complex problem-solving ability; and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, practices, and engineering drawings, including common welding symbols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including technical writing; Senior Engineers must have strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead team projects.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of configuration management.
• Ability to hoist, lift, and maneuver equipment using proper safety techniques; bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, maintain awkward or restricted positions, stand for prolonged periods, and work on one’s feet throughout a shift; and enter, work within, and exit confined spaces in accordance with safety procedures and applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Strong working knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS welding codes.
• Strong working knowledge of ANSI B31.1, ASME III, and ASME VIII Codes of Construction.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME XI, NBIC, and PCC Repair/Replacement codes.
• Understanding of weld joints and groove preparations and practical execution of specified designs.
• Practical knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, physical and mechanical metallurgy, and changes caused by welding.
• Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and development of welding repair plans.
• Understanding of material heat treatment, including post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) and preheat requirements.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of various nondestructive examination (NDE) methods.
• Ability to work safely during field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Welding and ASME XI Repair/Replacement Programs at Millstone Power Station.
• Provide technical support for planned and emergent work and support welding team members at Millstone Power Station and other fleet sites.
• Write, review, and monitor welding and brazing plans for compliance with the welding program, procedures, and ASME/AWS code requirements.
• Evaluate and establish technical principles and requirements for welding fabrication.
• Inspect and assess component condition for potential repair or replacement options, and provide repair plans and techniques.
• Review welding aspects of procured components.
• Provide technical consultation to Design Engineering on Code welding requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of Welding Program implementation and compliance with applicable codes, including ASME IX, ANSI B31.1, ASME III, and ASME XI.
• Support welder qualification testing in accordance with ASME and AWS rules.
• Develop and write PQRs and WPSs as required by upcoming work scopes.
• Troubleshoot welding process issues with welding team members at Millstone Power Station and other fleet sites.
• Support periodic extended schedules during refueling and maintenance outages.
• For Senior Engineer assignments, schedule and coordinate major segments of complex projects, develop engineering criteria, and provide technical leadership or guidance to less experienced engineers as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits, including coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Sick leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level