Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer - Mechanical Engineer - Design Engineering Millstone

Date: Jan 14, 2026

Location: WATERFORD, CT, US, 06385

Company: Dominion Energy

 

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

Millstone Power Station is currently seeking one position for a Mid-level through Expert level Mechanical Engineer (Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer) within the Design Engineering organization at an operating nuclear power plant.  There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidates education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. 

 Duties and abilities will include:

  • Develop design change packages to provide for engineered plant improvements and solutions to operations and maintenance problems which ensure long-term equipment reliability.  This position also requires engagement with implementing personnel and operations throughout the installation phases.
  • Prepare/amend/revise calculations as well as drawings in support of station engineering products.
  • Provide routine technical support for design-related issues in construction, maintenance, and operations which may include the development of engineering technical evaluations and solutions.
  • Address corrective actions in accordance with engineering principles and codes requirements in a timely manner.
  • Perform walkdowns to better design technical solutions.
  • Identify and remove inefficiencies from existing processes.
  • Support the fleet on as needed basis as a centralized business unit.
  • Lead design projects either in a project management setting or as a Lead Engineer

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required for this job include the following:  Engineer:  2+ years of relevant engineering experience; Senior Engineer:  5+ years of relevant engineering experience; Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.  The candidate should have a commitment to safety and quality assurance in all aspects of design and operations at the station.

-Knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.

-Extensive skills in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.

-Proven experience of design and/or operation of various equipment such as Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Valves etc.

-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 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., Mathcad, Excel, Maximo, CMIS, etc.).

-Proven decision-making skills.

- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes (ASME BPVC), regulations, and practices.

- Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

-Equally effective working independently or in team environment

-Moderate level of understanding of business/financial and contractual matters is desired.

-Travel is not anticipated to be more than 5%

 

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, Mechanical

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

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%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Radiation Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing

 

Export Control


Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law.  Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

 

Other Information


We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.   To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. 

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