System Engineer, Components; NPG B; Motor

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise in large rotating electric machinery, with direct experience in the application, qualification, selection, testing, and lifecycle management of heavy‑duty electric motors, generators, and associated powertrain components. This includes deep knowledge of high‑voltage motor systems, stator and rotor technologies, insulation systems, power cabling, terminations, and overall power delivery architecture.

A BSEE or BSME is required, along with extensive hands‑on experience performing diagnostic testing, condition assessment, and troubleshooting of large industrial electric motors. The candidate must be capable of interpreting complex electrical and mechanical failure modes, executing root‑cause analyses, and implementing corrective and preventive actions based on industry standards and test data.

This role requires daily technical coordination across design engineering, procurement, electrical maintenance, and planning organizations to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to plant safety requirements. The candidate will also provide engineering input to long‑range major maintenance strategies and capital planning by recommending refurbishment and rebuild intervals driven by environmental conditions, operating profiles, runtime hours, age‑related degradation, and quantitative performance test results.

Organization:
Nuclear Power Group

Department:
Tactical Engineering

Work Location:

Soddy Daisy, TN

Relocation:
Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 03/10/2026

Posting Close: 03/16/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary:
Competitive

Provides component technical interpretations of design requirements as they apply to the maintenance and operation of electrical and mechanical nuclear plant components. Provides engineering recommendations and alternatives for solving operational problems involving system and component performance. Areas of focus may include but are not limited to valves, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, etc. Serves as the primary plant contact and is responsible for assigned component.

Develops solutions and engineering options to support safe, reliable and efficient system operation. Develops and performs tests to demonstrate that component design requirements and specifications are met for modified systems. Performs work which involves conventional systems engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of component and system precedents and performance as well as an extensive knowledge of principles of instrumentation and control theory and electrical principles.

As a fully competent system engineer in all conventional experience aspects, conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard problem solving techniques and the application of system procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Required sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker.

• Electrical Auxiliary & Control Power Principles
• System Operation
• Plant Control System Knowledge
• Technical Writing Skills
• 10
  
  CFR
  50.59 Reviews
• Communication Skills
• Industry Codes/Standards
• Coordination/Facilitation Skills
• Root Cause Analysis
• Operability Evaluations
• Equipment Failure Analysis

A B.S. degree in electrical engineering or other related engineering degree from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education.

Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.

Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.

Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical…