Engineer I/II

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Engineer I/II – Mechanical / Nuclear Engineer

Summary

This position is specific to the Robinson Nuclear Plant (RNP), located near Hartsville, South Carolina. This position is for a Mechanical Systems Engineer within the Operations Support Engineering – Mechanical (OSEM) team. The overall team is responsible for the strategic direction of all mechanical plant systems, including reactor and steam plant mechanical systems as well as balance of plant mechanical systems. The team also supports troubleshooting efforts and routine maintenance/testing. This position requires high individual motivation to solve complex analytical problems and plant issues. Due to the diversity of assignments within the OSEM team, a continuous learning aptitude is required. This position also requires performance within a team-oriented environment that is very customer focused. 

Engineer I

The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.

Nuclear Engineer II

The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

Responsibilities: 

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering related studies; completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures, proficient in technical and analytical competencies.
• Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities with other engineers and with other site work groups. 
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Participates in technical training activities such as formal engineering mentoring and group specific training classes.
• Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Supports extended shift hours during refueling or maintenance outages
• Accommodates emergent work and effectively multi-tasks while keeping supervisor informed.
• Displays increasing competency to troubleshoot, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.

Basic Required Qualifications – Engineer I

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree

Basic Required Qualifications – Engineer II

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree

• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Experience in the utility industry.

Special Requirements/Working Conditions

• Safely performs field work in an industrial facility, which could include climbing ladders and lifting objects >25 lbs.
• Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.
• This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed
• Office and plant environments.
• Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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