Engineer II

SolveNow Inc.; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Connecticut is seeking an Engineer II/Engineering Technical Specialist II. The successful candidate will monitor electrical system health, lead cross-functional teams, and develop maintenance strategies. Required qualifications include a 4-year ABET accredited degree and 3+ years of engineering experience, with a focus on electrical systems. Familiarity with nuclear power plant design is preferred. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Competency in applying engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead small, cross-functional groups to solve system problems.
• Plan for future equipment reliability.
• Monitor and trend electrical system health.

Skills

Engineering theories and principles

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Leadership

Project management

Engineering calculations (MATLAB, Excel)

Education

4-year Engineering degree from ABET accredited program

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

• Monitoring and trending of electrical system health
• Preparation of engineering technical evaluations
• Development of maintenance strategies and corrective action plans and supporting development of design change documentation.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned
• The candidate will work in a broad range of Electrical Power and I&C issues both on the component and system level.
• Candidates will be expected to have familiarity with nuclear power plant design, including the Electrical Distribution System and or the Instrumentation and Control Systems at the station.
• A Training program will be provided for the new candidate to obtain a required basic level of knowledge for understanding, plant design basis, operations, maintenances as well as work planning structure, including normal and emergency operating procedures.

Engineer II/Engineering Technical Specialist II candidates will be expected to lead small, cross-functional groups in solving system problems and planning for future equipment reliability. They are expected to be able to work with minimal supervisor direction.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Engineer II/Engineering Technical Specialist II: 3+ 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 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.

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
• Required discipline(s): Engineering, Electrical preferred
• Engineering Technical Specialist can hold a BS Degree in another technical field OR additional relevant engineering experience.