Mechanical Design Engineer
New Yesterday
Description
Key Accountabilities:
Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems.
Assess and resolve potential conditions adverse to quality.
Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety.
Requires regular walkdowns of systems to gather information to support design and analysis activities.
Develop long‐range improvement plans for key plant assets requiring attention such as obsolete equipment, vulnerabilities from OE, and upgrades that would result in operational or financial benefits.
Identifies and performs task as required to meet objectives
Lead interpretation and analysis of complex issues
Coordinates assigned projects, studies and initiatives through completion
Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Prepare and present reports including recommendations to resolve complex issues
Participate in and on occasion lead special project and committees
Lead complex problem-solving efforts
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
6 yrs related job experience (at least 3 years in nuclear power plant environment preferred)
Extensive knowledge in Mechanical design engineering
Knowledge in Mechanical areas such as system and component design, heat transfer and fluid flow analysis.
Knowledge of piping system design, including ANSI standards and ASME code requirements.
Knowledge of mechanical components design performance characteristics and specifications.
Need to be physically able to perform walkdowns requiring use of stairs and ladders.
Experience in preparing design changes through development and/or review of calculations, modifications, specifications, and designs
Experience in performing10CFR50.59 reviews.
Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc).
Experience running engineering modeling and analysis software and experience with associated software quality assurance requirements .
** Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience **
Key Metrics:
Team - work and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries
Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication
Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
Able to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business
Able to apply systematic problem - solvingprocesses to address complex issues
Job Family
Engineering Services Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations
Glen Rose, TexasTexas It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
- Location:
- Glen Rose