Engineering Instructor - Susquehanna

Talen Energy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking an Engineering Instructor for the Susquehanna Nuclear Training discipline near Berwick, PA. The role coordinates and administers training programs and may consider internal candidates for engineering roles.

The incumbent will develop materials, deliver courses, and ensure training aligns with INPO criteria while supporting emergency response readiness.

Qualifications

• Three years engineering experience at an operating nuclear plant.
• Experience as an instructor.
• Maintain Instructor qualifications (SME or NTG Instructor).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop and evaluate training materials.
• Present training courses.
• Write and revise technical training procedures.
• Develop and administer end of course evaluations.
• Develop and maintain program basis documents (training plans, staffing plans, etc.).
• Participate in the Nuclear Emergency Response Organization in an on-call status.
• Maintain training programs in compliance with INPO criteria.

Skills

Instructor experience

Engineering experience

SME NTG qualification

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Instructor for Engineering at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, one of the largest dual‑unit, Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S., delivers approximately 2600 MW of carbon‑free electricity to the grid in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance. Located less than 30 miles south of Wilkes-Barre at the western edge of the picturesque Pocono Mountains vacation region, we are conveniently located near the arteries which connect all the major East Coast cities. Susquehanna Station represents the nuclear portion of Talen Energy, one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. Talen Energy offers its employees a generous and progressive array of compensation, benefits and growth opportunities.

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and administer Training Programs, specifically within the Nuclear Engineering Training discipline. Qualified Engineering candidates will be considered for Engineering positions in the event an internal Engineering candidate is selected for the Engineering Instructor position.

Instructor’s job responsibilities:

1. Analyze, design, develop and evaluate training materials.
2. Present training courses.
3. Write and revise technical training procedures.
4. Develop and administer end of course evaluations.
5. Develop and maintain program basis documents (training plans, staffing plans, etc.).
6. Participate in the Nuclear Emergency Response Organization in an "on-call" status.
7. Maintain the training programs in compliance with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) criteria.

Candidate Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three years Engineering experience at an operating nuclear plant.
3. Experience as an instructor.
4. Maintain Instructor qualifications [Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Nuclear Training Group (NTG) Instructor].
5. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero‑carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced.

Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.

We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.