Lead EQ Engineer

Requisition Number: 32731

Location:

Rock Hill, SC, 29730

You will be a contract engineer joining our Nuclear Procurement Engineering & Maintenance Optimization team to lead projects related to Environmental Qualification (EQ) under 10

CFR
50.49.

• Use industry best practices, including INPO AP-913, to improve equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, testing frequency, inventory management, and long-term plant safety.
• Guide utility clients through program implementation, technical evaluations, and compliance strategies.
• Be a technical lead or SME for Environmental Qualification (EQ) programs.
• Apply INPO AP-913 principles to develop equipment reliability strategies, including maintenance basis optimization and equipment criticality assessments.
• Maintain and review EQ files, assess environmental parameters, and ensure equipment remains qualified observing 10
  
  CFR
  50.49.
• Recommend treatment rule adjustments (e.g., testing, inspection, and PM activities) for reclassified equipment to improve plant performance and reduce unnecessary burden.
• Promote integration of risk‑informed insights into maintenance templates, surveillance intervals, and spare parts strategies.
• Support client readiness for audits, program health assessments, and NRC inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvement projects.

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related discipline)
• Minimum 7 years (Senior) or 10+ years (Principal) or 20+ years (Lead) of experience in the nuclear power industry

• 10
  
  CFR
  50.49 EQ program execution
• INPO AP-913 Equipment Reliability process
• Understanding of PRA fundamentals, system risk importance measures, and component failure modes
• Technical writing skills

• Advanced degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Familiarity with Risk‑Informed Categorization and Treatment (10
  
  CFR
  50.69) programs
• Lead and support 50.69 implementation and reclassification efforts using PRA models, deterministic insights, and expert panel facilitation
• Experience facilitating 50.69 expert panels and submitting license amendment requests (LARs)
• Familiarity with IEEE 323, IEEE 344, ASME, and related standards
• Experience supporting across multiple nuclear stations
• Knowledge of configuration management, corrective action programs, and RCM principles

• Base salary range estimated at $80/hour to $100/hour
• Comprehensive health and income protection benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions

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