Electrical​/I&C Component Engineer

Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position as Engineer I or Engineer II. This role is part of the Catawba Nuclear Station Maintenance Support Engineering (MSE) department. MSE is the ongoing technical owner of the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment. MSE support the preventive maintenance program; monitor and trend equipment performance;

provide technical oversight and engineering support to Operations and Maintenance organizations; and help establish the long-term strategic direction for plant equipment to ensure optimum reliability.

MSE engineers are the system experts responsible for understanding how key electrical and mechanical equipment are designed, how they perform, what risks exist, and what actions are needed to maintain long-term plant reliability and operability.

For an electrical engineer, this is an exciting time in nuclear energy as the industry advances beyond maintaining existing plants to include long-term operations, digital modernization, cybersecurity, advanced reactors, and potential new construction. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the long-term reliability and performance of critical plant components—including batteries, chargers, inverters, breakers, and instrumentation— within a highly regulated and technically rigorous environment.

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

• Note:
  
  This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
• Nuclear Engineer I — Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. No experience required.
• Nuclear Engineer II — Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the
  
  B. S. engineering degree. Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and…