Engineer III​/Senior Engineer; Mechanical - Harris Nuclear Plant

Job Summary

This job posting is for two Mechanical Engineers within the plant Maintenance Support Engineering (MSE) and Operations Support Engineering (OSE) teams. These engineers will play a vital role in ensuring quality equipment reliability and the success of component maintenance and planning activities. A key attribute of the role is to ensure component reliability is consistent with station goals. This position can be hired as either an Engineer III or Senior Engineer depending on experience.

Engineer III is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of mechanical systems and components with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is complex and varied. Senior Engineer is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy.

Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of mechanical systems and components with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve.

Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

• Provides engineering/technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, and other groups in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity both inside and outside the scope of assigned responsibility.
• Supports periodic testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned mechanical systems; evaluates and solves equipment failures, degradation, and operational issues; initiates and advocates for system reliability improvements.
• Performs component maintenance optimization for the key components outlined in the assigned area of responsibility and coordinates component reliability improvements.
• Provides tactical support for the day‑to‑day maintenance of the plant and is the designated owner for critical components in assigned systems.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation with the ability to conduct analysis for defined problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Completes non‑routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage projects and interfaces.
• Conducts engineering and equipment related investigations with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating problem resolution.
• Provides equipment/system technical support for Operability Determinations and supports review of Operations and Maintenance procedures.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ensures that mechanical system health issues are communicated to key stakeholders and management.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced engineers as needed.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

• Engineer III:
  Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. 4‑6 years of engineering experience.
• Senior Engineer:
  Bachelor of…