Nuclear Design Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking experienced Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineers to support nuclear power generation projects in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on risk-informed evaluations, nuclear safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance within a utility environment.

You will develop analyses, resolve complex engineering issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives, reports, and documentation, while managing workstreams with planning and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering within a power plant or nuclear generation environment.
• Experience in the utility industry, preferably in plant or station Engineering or Operations.
• Familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) plant systems.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate alternatives and present technical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical documentation and engineering analyses to support risk-informed evaluations, nuclear safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Research and resolve complex engineering, system design, and operational issues.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives, assess potential impacts, and provide sound technical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and licensing, to support project objectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, calculations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Manage assigned workstreams, including planning, scheduling, estimating, and status reporting.

Skills

Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Nuclear industry experience

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Independent with collaboration

Job description

Seeking experienced Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering professionals to support nuclear power generation projects. This opportunity is ideal for engineers with utility industry experience who are knowledgeable in nuclear plant systems, engineering analysis, and risk-informed processes that support nuclear safety, operational decision-making, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop technical documentation and engineering analyses to support risk-informed evaluations, nuclear safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Research and resolve complex engineering, system design, and operational issues.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives, assess potential impacts, and provide sound technical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and licensing, to support project objectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, calculations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Manage assigned workstreams, including planning, scheduling, estimating, and status reporting.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering within a power plant or nuclear generation environment.
• Experience in the utility industry, preferably in plant or station Engineering or Operations.
• Familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) plant systems.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate alternatives and present technical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with risk-informed applications, probabilistic risk assessment (PRA), or nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR 50.69, risk-informed technical specifications, or Surveillance Frequency Control Programs.
• Nuclear operator licensing, SRO certification, or other technical nuclear certifications.