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System Engineer, Generation NSSS (NUC) D - 518615

Tennessee Valley Authority · Soddy-Daisy, TN · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyTemporary

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will posess the following traits:

  • 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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or other related engineering degree from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education. Must have at least 2 years of related experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience. 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” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive

Schedule

N/A

Skills

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or other related engineering degree from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education. Must have at least 2 years of related experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience. 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” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

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