Associate - Staff Engineer Nuclear Analysis & Fuel

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Engineer at multiple levels to support Nuclear Safety Analysis (NSA) for safe operation of its PWR units.

The NSA team conducts safety analyses, reactor core and plant system assessments, and regulatory evaluations to ensure reliability and compliance through 2060. Collaboration across disciplines and ongoing training are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited four-year engineering degree is required.
• Minimum experience varies by level (0–2 years for Associate to 8+ years for Staff).
• Strong knowledge of nuclear, mechanical, and electrical theory and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Modify safety analyses in support of plant design or fuel changes.
• Establish and communicate bounding conditions for safe operation of reactor core and plant systems.
• Evaluate unanticipated plant conditions and advise on restoration to design conditions.
• Prepare 10 CFR 50.59 screens and evaluations for plant changes.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement for safe, efficient plant operations.
• Support deployment activities for future SMR technologies and licensing bases.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Safety analysis

Reactor theory

Team leadership

Effective communication

Linux

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's in Engineering

Nuclear Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

RETRAN

RELAP

GOTHIC

VIPRE

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You'll find your career here.

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

Nuclear Power has played an important role in meeting the world's electrical energy needs for 50+ years. With power demand rising dramatically in the decades ahead, Nuclear Power will be indispensable in meeting the concurrent challenges of Reliability and Affordability while also limiting air pollution.

For engineers, very few industries can match Nuclear Power for its ability to offer dynamic technical challenges with long-term job security. This is especially true for the Nuclear Safety Analysis (NSA) team which leads Dominion Energy success in performing full-scope in-house safety analyses in support of safe operation of its pressurized water reactors (PWRs).

NSA is actively seeking to hire a new Engineer. The single opening will be filled as an Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer or Staff Engineer commensurate with the selected candidate’s education, knowledge and work experience.

Dominion Energy's Nuclear Analysis and Fuel and Regulatory Assurance department has long-term engineering needs in Nuclear Safety Analysis (NSA) to promote continued reliable and cost-effective power production through the year 2060. NSA's scope includes a range of safety analysis to include reactor system transient analyses, containment response analyses, vendor Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) analyses, fuel reload analyses, radiological consequences analyses, emergency procedure setpoints, evaluations of as-found plant conditions, emergency response organization support, and 10 CFR 50.59 screens and evaluations for changes to the plant, safety analyses, and station procedures.

Specific Job Responsibilities Include

• Modify safety analyses in support of plant design changes or fuel changes
• Establish and communicate bounding conditions of safe operation (safety analyses) for the reactor core, reactor coolant system, balance of plant, containment systems, engineered safeguards, and safety-related auxiliary equipment of the Dominion Energy nuclear units
• Evaluate unanticipated as-found plant conditions (with system thermal-hydraulic or radiological consequence models and codes), provide input for operability determinations, and provide recommendations for restoration of equipment to the design conditions
• Prepare 10 CFR 50.59 screens and evaluations to support changes to the plant, procedures, and safety analyses
• Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement activities to maintain and enhance our role in supporting safe and efficient plant operations
• Support activities associated with the deployment of future SMR technologies, including safety analysis development, licensing basis establishment, and integration with design and regulatory frameworks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

To be qualified for the Nuclear Fuel & Analysis Engineer, one must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Four-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program and:
• Associate Engineer: 0-2 years of related engineering experience
• Engineer: 2+ years of related engineering experience
• Senior Engineer: 5+ years of related engineering experience
• Staff Engineer: 8+ years of related engineering experience

Further, Qualified Candidates Must Demonstrate

• Knowledge of fundamental nuclear, mechanical, and electrical theory and engineering principles
• Knowledge of fundamental theory, design, systems, structures, components, and operation of pressurized water reactors
• Ability to define problems, collect information, evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions in a time-critical environment
• Professional orientation with the ability to lead, communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, and work effectively in teams and independently under own initiative
• Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and workstation computer, including standard Microsoft applications and Linux
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective project management skills
• A track record of personal ownership and accountability
• 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.

Preferred Candidates Will Also Possess

• Four year degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Advanced thermal-hydraulic modeling and analysis skills & experience
• Knowledge and experience with nuclear application codes, especially those used to perform detailed reactor core analysis, reactor coolant system transient analysis, and PWR containment systems analysis (e.g., RETRAN, RELAP, GOTHIC, VIPRE)
• Knowledge and experience with radiological consequences analyses and codes (e.g., RADTRAD, ORIGEN)
• Knowledge of nuclear regulations and regulatory processes and specific experience with 10 CFR 50.59 screens and evaluations and use of industry guidance documents
• Familiarity with NSSS vendor analytical methods and safety analysis processes preferred
• Experience with nuclear plant design basis accident scenarios, including the intersection of plant systems response, operator actions, simulator validation, Emergency Operating Procedures, Severe Accident Management Guidelines, and FLEX Support Guidelines
• Familiarity with Nuclear Emergency Response Organization support preferred
• Onsite Nuclear Power Plant experience is desirable
• Computer programming skills

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor’s in Engineering

Preferred Candidates will possess Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

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.

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%

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.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

• Engineer: $81,900 - $106,400
• Senior Engineer: $90,900 - $118,100
• Staff Engineer: $102,300 - $132,800

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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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