System Engineer, Generation NSSS; NUC D

Job : 518615

Location
: SODDY DAISY, TN

Regular/Temporary

External - Posting Description

• Proficient with complex troubleshooting of nuclear plant safety related equipment
• Knowledge of ASME codes and standards
• Knowledge of Westinghouse NSSS safety related systems
• Ability to serve as a technical lead for NSSS Systems group
• Ability to resolve conflicts and concerns within a group
• Demonstrate high level of communication and able to drive implementation of solutions and corrective actions.

Organization
:
Nuclear Power Group

Department
: SQN Operations Support Engineering

Work Location
:
Soddy Daisy, TN

Relocation
:
Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

The lead mechanical system engineering NSSS technical supervisor for functional groups of NSSS systems provides technical interpretations of design requirements as they apply to the maintenance and operation of NSSS systems. Provides engineering recommendations and alternatives for solving operational problems involving system and component performance. Also serves as the primary plant contact or expert for assigned NSSS systems. Develops solutions and engineering options to support safe, reliable and efficient system operation.

Develops and performs tests to demonstrate that 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 system precedents and performance as well as an extensive knowledge of principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

This knowledge and expertise required for this level of work result from progressive experience.

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.

Technically supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small staff of system engineers and technicians, estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion dates. The incumbent will not be responsible for the supervisory administrative duties of performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, selections, leave approval, promotions and pay changes.

Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Consults with NSSS systems manager concerning unusual problems and developments.

• Demonstrated working knowledge in technical areas achieved as a senior engineer and as described on performance appraisal.
• Demonstrated Supervisory
  
  Skills:
  
  leadership, problem identification and options/solution development and finalization, decision making, workload planning, budget development and maintenance.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills: give clear direction, negotiation skills, ability to confront difficult and adverse situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interface with higher levels of management.

The minimum requirements below meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 standards.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or other related engineering degree from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education.

Experience: Must have at least 2 years of related experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.

Certificates / Licenses: Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable.

Other Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume “on-call”…