Associate Engineer - Engineer

About the role

This role is fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter. Second level position in the engineering series provides engineering support in designated company area, or specific engineering discipline. Performs and/or reviews engineering calculations, analysis, research and design. Provides cost analysis as needed and develops recommendation based on calculations (e.g. cost for equipment upgrade) for management review. Distinguished from Associate Engineer by increased complexity in application of engineering skills required.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of supervisor or work leader, exercises independence in evaluating, selecting and applying standard or well-defined engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Uses independent judgment in prioritizing and making moderately complex adaptations and modifications.
• Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.
• Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position.
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
• Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.).
• Planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills.
• Effective decision making skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Nuclear employees: Must have at least one year of Nuclear power experience.
• In unmanned systems, Engineers must have ability to hoist, lift, and maneuver equipment using proper safety techniques.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and maintain awkward or restricted positions as tasks require.
• Ability to remain standing for prolonged periods and perform work while on their feet throughout the shift.
• Ability to enter, work within, and exit confined spaces in accordance with safety procedures and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
• Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor’s In Engineering

Working Conditions

• Cold: Up to 25%
• Confined spaces: Up to 25%
• Dust / Grease / Oil: Up to 25%
• Energized Wires: Up to 25%
• Fumes: Up to 25%
• Heat: Up to 25%
• Loud Noise: Up to 25%
• Office Work Environment: 76–100%
• Outdoors: Up to 25%
• Pressurized Lines & Valves: Up to 25%
• Travel: Up to 25%

Pay

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

• Associate Engineer: $73,200 – $95,000
• Engineer: $81,900 – $106,400

The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation
• Retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance