Diesel Generator Engineer

Job Summary

Under general direction, responsible for engineering activities associated with assigned electrical systems at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, with a focus on the station’s Emergency Diesel Generators. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of electrical engineering concepts. May provide guidance and direction to other Talen Energy employees to support production of high quality, timely and cost-effective engineering solutions to technical problems.

• Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
• Develop and implement trending and monitoring plans for assigned systems/components to ensure safe and reliable equipment performance.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned systems/components, and advocate for system performance improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Use existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
• Directly interface with other work groups (i.e., Operations, Maintenance) and Station Leadership regarding system issues and improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross‑functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
• Assist in a variety of topics including developing procedures, improved design recommendations, or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
• Routinely review industry operating experience and collaborate with industry peers and forums and effectively apply lessons learned for improving system performance and reliability.

• Engineered BS Degree in Engineering
• Individuals must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.
• Support Engineer with a BS Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years related engineering experience. Individuals must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.
• Sr. Engineer with a BS Degree in Engineering and at least five years of experience in engineering at a commercial nuclear reactor facility. Individuals must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

• Working knowledge of Emergency Diesel Generators or electrical distribution systems.
• Previous commercial nuclear experience.
• Familiarity with electrical design requirements for Nuclear Power plants is desired.
• Professional Engineer registration.

Talen Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.