Nuclear Engineer III / Senior Nuclear Engineer (Mechanical) - Brunswick Nuclear Station
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Mechanical Engineer III or Senior - Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC
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"Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy."
Job Summary
This position is for an experienced Mechanical Engineer for the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC working in the Mechanical Design Engineering department. Our department is responsible for the preparation and development of engineering solutions that include risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization. Employees at this level solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop new and existing skills and to develop their ability to work with greater independence as time progresses. They have knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts and theories and exhibit sound technical judgment. They will develop mechanical engineering specific solutions in support of design change packages for power plant equipment upgrade projects, including, but not limited to, HVAC systems, condensers, pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, hydraulic systems, turbines, pressure vessels, and other mechanical equipment. Individual will prepare Engineering Change (EC) packages, calculations, specifications, procedures, and other technical documents. Will also perform independent reviews of engineering products prepared by their peers. Current qualification at a nuclear utility as a Modification Engineer under an INPO Accredited Program and knowledge of Passport or Nuclear Asset Suite for design and work order development is highly desirable. Experience in the Operations department is considered a desirable trait as well. Individual will be required to obtain qualifications as a Modification Engineer, Calculation Preparer, and Design Verifier prior to working independently. Selected individual will function as the Lead Technical and/or Responsible Engineer for various assigned projects as a member of a larger project team.
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual designs and specifications for project bidding purposes, evaluate alternative solutions, provide technical support during implementation activities, coordinate design efforts with selected vendors and conduct design package reviews of outsourced engineering products.
- Manage the development, design, and implementation of modifications to the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. The team also fields questions from operations and maintenance and provides troubleshooting for various plant issues.
- For plant modifications, the individual will be responsible for developing the scope, technical basis, installation instructions, and testing requirements for modifications installed in the power plant. Ongoing support of assigned engineering changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities is required.
- Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, determine and present recommendations to resolve issues.
- Develop or revise design specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes.
- Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.
- Develop safety screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes.
- Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.
- Conduct formal self-assessments and benchmarking to ensure BNP engineering performance remains among the industry's best.
- Lead or support BNP Engineering during internal and external audits and inspections.
- Provide general Mechanical Engineering and emergent issue support during plant outages.
- Individual will also be required to support the Emergency Response Organization and storm response teams to meet the needs of our clients and the surrounding community.
Basic/Required Qualifications:
Nuclear Engineer III
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 4-6 years of engineering experience
Sr Nuclear Engineer
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- A Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
- Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
- Strong oral / written communication skills within a professional environment
- Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations to site leadership.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to obtain PE license
- Registration/Licensure as a Professional Engineer
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Background in hydraulic analysis, HVAC systems, or pipe stress analysis with a willingness to perform/learn ASME B31.1 and ASME Section III pipe stress analysis.
- Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations to site leadership
- Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Experience in the nuclear utility industry
- Experience in the 10CFR50.59 process with respect to designing modifications to a nuclear facility.
Specific Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
- In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified.
- Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.
- Willingness to work extended hours with changes in work schedule whenever necessary which at times could include call outs to support stations in an emergent condition.
- This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.
- Occasional overnight travel.
Working Conditions:
- Typically, an office environment with some work in the power plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation activities.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Monday, July 21, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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