Engineering Technical Specialist III or Senior/Staff Engineer - Electrical/I&C Analysis - Innsbrook

Job Summary

The safe and reliable operation of nuclear power stations depend upon the sites' sophisticated system of instruments and controls (l&C). Repeatable and accurate instrument transmitters capable of informing the operations staff of system pressures, flow, and temperatures are at the core of nuclear power generation. To ensure proper settings and function of these instruments, the Electrical/l&C Analysis Group within the Nuclear Fleet Engineering & Programs Department conducts ongoing analysis and review. The team is actively seeking to add an Engineering Technical Specialist Ill ("ETS"), Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer. The title/level of the role will be commensurate with the education, knowledge, and skills of the selected candidate.

The primary focus will be the Instrument & Control systems and analyses at the North Anna and Surry Power Stations located in Virginia. This includes large projects associated with the subsequent license renewals to convert a large portion of the power station to digital control systems. These projects include modernization and upgrade to the control room, ICCM, rod control, and reactor protection system. Successful completion of these large projects will ensure these plants will continue to generate reliable and safe nuclear energy for the foreseeable future.

The role as an Engineer in the Electrical/I&C Analysis Group will require the preparation and review of Channel Statistical Allowance (CSA) Calculations, Instrument Scaling Documents, Instruments Specifications and Standards, and Dynamic Troubleshooting of Instrument & Control Systems. In addition, reviews of vendor calculations and design change packages will be required. This is an in-person position located at the Innsbrook Technical Center in Glen Allen, VA.

The Engineering Technical Specialist Ill or Senior/Staff Engineer should be capable of completing all routine assignments and tasks without direct supervision and direction. This is an experienced position providing technical or engineering support and includes performing difficult and complex work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that are required for entry into this job include the following:

• Engineering Technical Specialist III/Senior Engineer: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.)

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• Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field
• Extensive skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines
• Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques.
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Strong technical and organizational leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel, etc.).
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment

Highly preferred candidates will have prior experience with Westinghouse NSSS Instrument & Control Systems.

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA: 
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

• Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or 
• Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
• Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or 
• Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license. 

In order to be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, you must meet one of the following criteria:

- 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

- 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or

- 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Engineer title) or Bachelors in other technical field OR equivalent relevant experience (Engineering technical specialist)

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.

For Nuclear employees, this ANSI standard must be met, all of which is met or exceeded in the Engineer series job summaries with the exception of the Nuclear Power experience requirement of at least 1 year:

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required