Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Welding

Job Summary

Millstone Power Station is looking for an experienced, solutions-oriented Welding Engineer or Senior Welding Engineer to lead the Welding and ASME XI Repair/Replacement Programs. You will work with an experienced team that includes a Weld Test Supervisor, Welders, and Weld Planners to provide technical support for both planned and emergent work. Peer support will include Welding Engineers from other fleet sites.

Engineer

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. 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. 

Senior Engineer

This role is the top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. At higher levels of proficiency within this classification, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provides guidance to less experienced Engineers. May be required to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects that have significant impact on programs in varied areas and related fields. May serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

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.

Nuclear employees: Must have at least one year of Nuclear power experience.

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.

Welding Requirements

Daily work will include:

• Write, Review, and monitor welding & brazing plans for compliance with welding program, procedures, and ASME/AWS code requirements
• Evaluate and create technical principles and requirements for Welding Fabrication
• Perform inspection and condition assessment of components for potential repair & replacement options, including providing plans and techniques for the repair
• Provide welding reviews for procured components
• Provide technical consultation for Code welding requirements to Design Engineering
• Provide technical oversite for implementation of Welding Program, including compliance with all relevant welding Code, including ASME IX, ANSI B31.1, ASME III, ASME XI
• Support welder qualification testing iaw ASME and AWS rules
• Develop and write PQR and WPS, as required by upcoming work scope
• Supporting welding team members at MPS and other fleet sites, to include troubleshooting weld process issues
• Periodic extended schedule to support refueling and maintenance outages

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of Welding Code: ASME Section IX and AWS codes
• Strong working knowledge of Codes of Construction: ANSI B31.1, ASME III, ASME VIII
• Strong working knowledge of Repair/Replacement Code: ASME XI, NBIC, PCC
• Interpret dimensional and configurational information presented on drawings, including common welding symbols
• Understanding different weld joints and groove preparations, and the practical aspects of executing specified designs
• Practical knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including physical and mechanical metallurgy and changes occurring as a result of welding operation
• Understand corrosion mechanisms and develop welding repair plans
• Understand heat treatment of materials, including PWHT and Preheat requirements
• Understand the fundamentals of various NDE methods
• Ability to work safely during field inspections

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 Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2+ years of Welding experience 

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