Engineer/Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer - Mechanical Engineering VC Summer SC

Job Summary

VC Summer Nuclear station is looking for an Engineer to Staff-level Engineer, based on experience. The Mechanical Engineers are responsible for the design and modification of nuclear power plant systems, structures and components, and the maintenance of the plant design and licensing bases.
There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
This role is Mid level to Expert level in all conventional aspects of the subject matter 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 the Associate Engineer  by increased complexity in application of engineering skills required. 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.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

May serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO), responding to plant ERO activities in 30-60 minutes.

Engineer

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.

Senior Engineer

5+ years of relevant engineering experience;   Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles;   Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines;   Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;   Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);   Strong personal computer skills;   Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;   Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;   In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);  Equally effective working independently or in team environment;   Proven decision making skills;   Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;   Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Staff Engineer

8+ years of relevant engineering experience (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.)

-Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.-Extensive skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.-Full Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters.-Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area.-Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management in assigned area.-Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques.-Strong planning and project management skills.-Strong technical and organizational leadership skills.-Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).-In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel, etc.).-Proven decision-making skills.- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and practices.- Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.-Equally effective working independently or in team environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that are required for entry into this job include the following:

Experience or knowledge in any of the following is desired.  Large Rotating equipment, piping systems, heat exchangers, pressure systems, pumps, valves and ASME standards.
Prior nuclear plant experience is preferred, but not required.
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 valuation, 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.

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.

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA: 
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:   

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. 

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.

For Nuclear employees, this ANSI standard must be met, all of which is met or exceeded in the Engineer series job summaries with the exception of the Nuclear Power experience requirement of at least 1 year:

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required