Lead EQ Engineer

Overview

Contract engineer to lead projects related to Environmental Qualification (EQ) under 10

CFR
50.49 as a member of the Nuclear Procurement Engineering & Maintenance Optimization team.

• Use industry best practices, including INPO AP-913, to improve equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, testing frequency, inventory management, and long‑term plant safety.
• Act as 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.
• Direct experience with 10
  
  CFR
  50.49 EQ program execution.
• Direct experience with 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 multiple nuclear stations.
• Knowledge of configuration management, corrective action programs, and RCM principles.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay and most positions qualify for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Base salary range for this position is estimated to be $80/hour to $100/hour, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.