Nuclear Engineer – Power Uprate & Licensing Expert

vTech Solution; Oak Park (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to support Extended Power Uprate (EPU) initiatives for PWR and BWR units by providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

This role involves reviewing design input requests, validating technical deliverables, assessing plant impacts, and ensuring compliance with design, operational, and licensing requirements to facilitate regulatory approval and plant modifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial nuclear power plant experience.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear plant systems, engineering, operations, design, or licensing processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary technical environment.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in reviewing complex engineering analyses and providing sound technical recommendations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support EPU project activities related to PWR and BWR fleet uprate initiatives.
• Review and evaluate Design Input Requests (DIRs) for external engineering analyses.
• Perform technical reviews and owner acceptance of engineering task reports and documentation.
• Assess impacts of proposed EPU changes on plant systems, design basis, operations, licensing, and configuration management.
• Provide technical recommendations for plant modifications to support power uprate implementation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, operations, licensing, design, and project management.
• Identify technical risks, issues, and opportunities related to EPU implementation.
• Support preparation and review of regulatory documentation, licensing evaluations, and engineering deliverables.
• Ensure technical work products comply with industry, regulatory, and company standards.

Skills

Nuclear power plant experience

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Related technical discipline preferred

Job description

vTech Solution is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to support Extended Power Uprate (EPU) initiatives for PWR and BWR units by providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

This role involves reviewing design input requests, validating technical deliverables, assessing plant impacts, and ensuring compliance with design, operational, and licensing requirements to facilitate regulatory approval and plant modifications.