Engineer IV Electrical

Zachry Group

Stonington (CT)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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A leading engineering organization is seeking an Engineer IV to perform engineering and design activities for power plant projects. Candidates must have a BS in engineering, 20 years of experience, and a solid background in the nuclear power sector. This role involves project management, developing specifications, and supervising junior engineers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

  • 20 years of related experience required, with at least 10 years in nuclear power industry.
  • Experience with nuclear plant procedures and licensing is essential.
  • Ability to oversee and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering and design activities for power plant projects.
  • Develop specifications and modification packages.
  • Manage budget, scope, schedule, and quality of work.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Effective time management

Education

BS in applicable degree
MS in applicable degree (desired)

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Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc

Engineer IV

Job Description

Full job description

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. (ZNE) is currently seeking an Engineer IV

Position Synopsis: Individual will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. The individual should have extensive experience with power plant systems, components, and structures related to their engineering discipline. The individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and preparing modifications and shall be capable of independently evaluating, selecting, and using standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for technical projects. The individual must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations. Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying, and selecting equipment and instruments, and developing system functionality.

The position includes managing budget; scope schedule and quality associated with the designated work assignment with minimal guidance and technical oversight. Position will require the ability to devise new approaches to technical problems with a broad knowledge of precedents in the industry. The position will require interfacing and coordinating with multiple design disciplines as well as with the customer’s representatives. The individual must be able to work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. The individual must have experience in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data prepared by other engineers. Managing project teams as well as providing mentoring oversight to entry level and junior engineers will be required.

Education Required (minimum): BS (in applicable degree for discipline position) from an ABET accredited engineering program.

Experience Required (minimum): 20 years (minimum) of related experience. At least 10 of those years with nuclear commercial power plant experience and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects. Experience with operating plant procedures, processes, and nuclear plant licensing.

Other Required Qualifications (minimum): All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Individuals will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.

Education Desired: MS (in applicable degree for the discipline position) from an ABET accredited engineering program is desirable.

Certification(s) or License(s) Desired: Professional Engineering registration (PE) is desirable.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug free workplace.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Individual will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. The individual should have extensive experience with power plant systems, components, and structures related to their engineering discipline. The individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and preparing modifications and shall be capable of independently evaluating, selecting, and using standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for technical projects. The individual must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations. Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying, and selecting equipment and instruments, and developing system functionality.

The position includes managing budget, scope schedule and quality associated with the designated work assignment with minimal guidance and technical oversight. Position will require the ability to devise new approaches to technical problems with a broad knowledge of precedents in the industry. The position will require interfacing and coordinating with multiple design disciplines as well as with the customer’s representatives. The individual must be able to work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. The individual must have experience in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data prepared by other engineers. Managing project teams as well as providing mentoring oversight to entry level and junior engineers will be required.

Qualifications

Education Required (minimum): BS (in applicable degree for discipline position) from an ABET accredited engineering program.

Experience Required (minimum): 20 years (minimum) of related experience. At least 10 of those years with nuclear commercial power plant experience and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects. Experience with operating plant procedures, processes, and nuclear plant licensing.

Other Required Qualifications (minimum): All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Individuals will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.

Education Desired: MS (in applicable degree for the discipline position) from an ABET accredited engineering program is desirable.

Certification(s) or License(s) Desired: Professional Engineering registration (PE) is desirable.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries
    Construction

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