Engineering Supervisor

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ARC incentive plan

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Energy Northwest in Richland, WA seeks an Electrical/I&C Engineering Supervisor to lead engineering activities for new nuclear development projects. This role oversees power distribution, protective relaying, electrical equipment specs, I&C architectures, and DCS interfaces between NI, CI, and plant support systems.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, a PE or SRO license, and at least six years of related experience, with strong leadership and nuclear/project experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Engineering or related field from an accredited college.
• Minimum six years of related technical experience; up to two years may be covered by a master’s degree.
• PE license or SRO license may be considered as equivalent to the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees using Energy Northwest policies and practices.
• Provide direction for Owner’s Engineer activities and for design reviews of new reactor technologies.
• Support NRC/NEI/EPRI documentation and assist with site licensing and construction permit activities.
• Develop budget input and scheduling for projects and monitor progress against the plan.
• Coach staff, review performance, and coordinate with the Engineering Manager on resource needs.

Skills

Engineering supervision

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Nuclear industry experience

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

SRO license (equivalent)

Job description

Richland, WA

Full time

REQ26_357

Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.

The Electrical/I&C Engineering Supervisor provides technical leadership, supervision, and direction for engineering activities supporting new nuclear development projects. This role oversees engineering scope related to power distribution, protective relaying, electrical equipment specifications, instrumentation and control architectures, digital control systems (DCS), plant monitoring systems, and interface management between the Nuclear Island (NI), Conventional Island (CI), and plant support systems.

General Summary

Supervise and support our team with owner’s engineer oversight, construction, design reviews of new advanced reactor technologies, and progressive design/build contracts. The position is responsible for activities such as supervising the Owner’s Engineer activities, assist with site licensing and construction permit activities, participate in design reviews for new reactor technologies, support progressive design/build contracts and construction efforts, interpret and review NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulations, NEI and EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) documents, provide schedule inputs and review project timelines, and providing input to the manager on budget, schedule, staffing, and long-term planning.

Principal Accountabilities

Managing -- Manages employees using established Energy Northwest policies, procedures, and practices. Communicates a common vision consistent with that of the leadership team. Conducts pre-job briefs with staff to ensure mutual understanding of assigned work. Reviews and approves (per procedure) the work generated by group and the owner’s engineer.

Developing -- Responsible to develop workable personnel strategies to achieve the department’s vision and mission. Assures the engineers maintain their qualification through required training. Conducts frequent observations of his/her staff (including owner’s engineer) and provides constructive feedback to reinforce and enhance performance. Performs periodic performance reviews of the engineers in the group.

Planning/Scheduling –Work with the Engineering Manager to develop the group budget for each project.

Evaluating -- Conducts periodic reviews of group activities to compare status versus the plan. When a deviation occurs, assures the corrective actions are identified and implemented, and conducts employee coaching. Frequently evaluates status of the groups’ budget and discusses deviations with the Engineering Manager. Takes necessary actions to avoid overruns.

Required Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or related/relevant technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of six years of related technical experience. A maximum of two years of the required six years may be fulfilled by a master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or SRO license may be considered as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree requirement.

Desired Education and Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or I&C Engineernig.
• Experience with nuclear, industrial, or heavy infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead cross functional engineering efforts for large capital projects.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced development environment.

Pay Range

$145,302.00 - $181,627.00 Annual

The salary listed represents the starting pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF)

Current Energy Northwest employees must apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday.

As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility. Energy Northwest is a Washington state joint operating agency comprised of public power member utilities, serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and solutions to meet its members’ needs.