Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

EntergyRussellville, Arkansas, United States

Good fit if

  • You can join the on-call and emergency-response rotation.
  • You have SRO experience.
  • You hold a PE license.
  • You can travel 25% of the time.

Credentials that matter

Training and certifications

  • SRO License

Skills and tools

  • PWR
  • BWR
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Design Basis
  • Emergency Response

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program OR a related physical science discipline associated with power plant operations, OR equivalent work experience demonstrating success at the engineer/technical specialist level
  • Engineer I: 0–2 years' experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent experience
  • Engineer II: 2–3 years' experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent experience
  • Engineer III: 4–5 years' experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent experience
  • Engineer Sr.: 8+ years based on overall experience and prior role evaluations
  • Proficiency in PC applications, engineering tools, and analytical systems appropriate to the engineering level

About this role

System Engineer providing technical support for plant systems, components, and related programs at a nuclear facility. Resolves day-to-day plant issues, maintains configuration control, and ensures reliability and performance of assigned systems while serving as a key interface between Engineering and station departments.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and resolve plant issues, including those arising from significant events and complex technical challenges
  • Provide technical support to Maintenance and Operations for troubleshooting equipment, systems, and emergent conditions
  • Develop and issue engineering changes, including design modifications and temporary alterations, in support of plant needs and equipment reliability
  • Maintain Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualifications and perform associated duties as required
  • Provide technical information and guidance related to program bases, performance requirements, compliance status, and industry operating experience
  • Conduct condition-based monitoring of equipment and optimize preventative maintenance activities using feedback from Maintenance and program reviews
  • Plan, prioritize, and support project lifecycle activities, including corrective action plans and improvement initiatives
  • Prepare engineering products in accordance with established standards, procedures, and quality expectations
  • Support changes in system and component configuration, design, and associated design basis
  • Monitor system performance, including trending, field walkdowns, deficiency identification, and priority setting
  • Perform failure evaluations and support or lead root cause analyses, as needed
  • Ensure lessons learned from fleet operating experience are incorporated into site programs and processes
  • Maintain required qualifications and complete training necessary for assigned duties

Preferred qualifications

  • SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license

Location, schedule, and travel

Onsite in Russellville, Arkansas; up to 25% travel; no relocation offered

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