Mechanical Engineer - Design Analysis

Talen Energy; Berwick (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a mechanical engineer to support the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, focusing on identifying solutions and controlling design and modification activities. The role involves design bases maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, and technical analyses for both existing systems and new designs.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering, nuclear access requirements, and strong communication skills; senior roles require more extensive experience and PE certification.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering required; PE registration preferred.
• Nuclear access clearance or eligibility for unescorted access.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design bases and support plant safety.
• Perform analyses and calculations for existing systems and new designs.
• Coordinate with Site Eng, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve plant issues.
• Oversee vendors and acceptance of documentation.
• Apply industry lessons learned to improve analytics.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS Degree in engineering

Professional Engineer Registration

Job description

Under general direction, responsible for mechanical engineering activities associated with analysis and design in support of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. The focus of this position is to identify technological solutions to address plant issues, and to establish and implement procedures that control component specifications, system design and modification activities. Job location would be in Allentown or Berwick Pa with opportunity for remote/hybrid work based on candidate experience.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining the design bases of Susquehanna.
• Accountable to accomplish assigned work activities in an effective manner without compromising plant safety.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using engineering procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems, and engineering studies.
• Interfacing and establishing effective communication between groups to support delivery of quality products that support station operations.
• Providing in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement mechanical calculations and analyses for existing plant systems and new designs.
• Providing technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to resolve plant issues.
• Using procedures and industry codes to investigate, evaluate and produce high-quality work products that support station programs and requirements.
• Directly interfacing with other workgroups (i.e. Site Engineering, Planning, Operations, Maintenance) and Station Leadership regarding the resolution of issues or to develop improvement initiatives.
• Building relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
• Overseeing and providing direction to engineering vendors that provide services which would include performing owner’s acceptance of supporting documentation.
• Routinely reviewing industry operating experience and collaborating with industry peers and forums to effectively apply ‘lessons learned’ to improve analytical performance.
• Participating in the ERO functions.

Candidate Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration.

Basic Qualifications:

Engineer

• BS Degree in engineering
• Must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

Sr. Engineer

• BS Degree in engineering
• Minimum of five years of related experience
• Must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.
• BS Degree in engineering
• Minimum of ten years of related experience
• Must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Previous nuclear power plant experience - BWR plant design.
• Professional Engineer Registration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate well with individuals on various levels of the organization.