Principal Mechanical Design Engineer-Nuclear # 76917

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Job Summary

Provide technical support in the Engineering Services department for the Salem Power Uprate Project. The successful candidate will perform the duties as a Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) for modifications needed to support the power uprate for Salem Units 1 and 2. An LRE is responsible for determining solutions, and then managing resources needed to prepare the applicable design deliverables.

Job Responsibilities

Some specific Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) duties would include:

• Qualify for and fulfill the LRE role for the power uprate plant modifications and be accountable for the design “cradle to grave”.

• Establish modification scope, system performance requirements, and all testing requirements.

• Perform Owners Acceptance Reviews for design analysis, modification packages, procurement, and specifications in accordance with plant procedures.

• Manage technical supplier teams with respect to cost, schedule, and quality.

• Schedule and coordinate Engineering and station department resources to deliver and install required design change packages.

• Interface with Project Manager to ensure that Engineering deliverables meet the overall project goals.

• Provide field support during modification walkdowns, installation, testing and as-built verification.

• Comply with regulatory requirements including 50.59, License Amendment Request preparation and any required supporting analysis.

• Perform other assigned duties as determined by the Engineering Manager.

• Assigned duties in the Emergency Response Organization

Job Specific Qualifications Required:

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Controls or related Engineering or related technical degree

• 13 years of experience performing related Engineering work in a nuclear power plant or related industry.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design engineering.

• Experience with steam flow comparisons using PROTO-FLO.

• Experience performing thermal modeling using PEPSE.

• Systems integration experience of mechanical systems.

• Experience with valve and component replacements in power plants

• Availability for shift work during installation.

• Must meet Nuclear requirements for unescorted plant access.

• Must possess a valid US driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Desired:

• Nuclear PWR experience is ideal.

• Prior Design Engineering configuration control qualification

• Professional Engineering license (NJ or other state)