Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Virginia; On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a senior engineer to lead and support engineering activities in managing design changes at the Surry plant. The role requires hands-on field participation, technical leadership, and collaboration with project management to guide critical decisions and testing.

Experience with nuclear SSC design and manufacturing oversight is essential for success. The ideal candidate will bring extensive nuclear engineering expertise, a track record of leading large projects, and the

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of Mechanical or Civil engineering experience.
• Must have 8+ years direct experience designing/overseeing commercial nuclear SSCs.
• Field readiness to walkdown, test, and troubleshoot plant modifications.
• Experience leading large multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Nuclear industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities in the design change process.
• Provide strong technical leadership to a multi-discipline nuclear team.
• Work with project management to set course on technical decisions.
• Oversee manufacturing of Nuclear Safety Related and Non-safety Related designs.
• Perform independent research to develop cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Nuclear component oversight

Nuclear construction & project impl

Field walkdowns & testing

Lead large eng proj (mechanical/civil)

Nuclear experience

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Job description

Dominion Energy - Surry, VA - Surry Power Station

$85 per hour

1 Contract

High Level Project Overview:

The position will be filled with a highly motivated individual that will lead and support engineering activities in the development and management of design changes using the standard design change process; current SDP qualification is a must. The selected individual will provide this multi-discipline nuclear engineering team with strong technical leadership. This individual must possess and apply advanced knowledge and technical skills to solve complex engineering problems, work directly with project management to set course on technical decision making, and provide manufacturing oversight of Nuclear Safety Related and Non-safety Related designs. They will serve as responsible engineer on complex engineering problems and control technical and service commitments to internal or external stakeholders. They may be required to perform independent research to find innovative and/or cost-effective engineering solutions to project related problems and perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Top Required Skills:

• 1) Must have proven nuclear Component Manufacturing oversight experience.
• 2) Must have nuclear Construction and Project Implementation experience
• 3) Must be willing to get into the field and perform walkdowns, project management activities and support of testing and troubleshooting of plant modifications.
• 4) Must have prior experience leading and managing a large engineering project from either a mechanical or civil space
• 5) Must have nuclear experience

Nice to Have Skills:

• Qualified in the Standard Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Specifications and similar Nuclear Qualifications.
• Previous experience in the commercial nuclear industry

Required Years of Experience:

• MUST have 8+ years of Mechanical or Civil engineering experience.
• MUST have 8+ years direct experience in the designing and/or oversite of commercial nuclear SSCs resulting in in depth knowledge in applicable codes, regulations, and practices.

Education:

• Must have a completed ABET accredited engineering degree (other engineering disciplines may be considered based on direct station overhead crane project experience).