• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or Professional Engineer license, is required. (Engineering Technology will not be accepted).  

Experience Preferences:

The position will be filled as either a level 5 or 6 depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and expertise.

• A strong technical background in engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
• Three (3) years of experience with mechanical components is required.      Five (5) or more years of experience with mechanical components is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to mechanical component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety.
• Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for mechanical components. 
• Ability to develop long range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the mechanical components.
• Ability to communicate technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive implementation of standard technical solutions to mechanical system/component issues.
• Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems.
• Ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in mechanical components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems.
• The ability to assist in the development of engineering specifications for mechanical components.
• Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to use good judgment and make sound engineering and business decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at each nuclear plant site.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to be a team player with emphasis on team contribution. 
• Self-starter who performs tasks with little supervision or oversight.
• Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance, and Intentional Inclusion  
• Lead through example
• Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity driven behaviors 
• Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard 
• Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations 
• Committed to success of employees, customers and shareholders
• Self-directed with strong initiative 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position will be responsible for their assigned component performance and associated, long term strategy implementation, and ensure that processes/procedures are developed, standardized, and implemented throughout the SNC fleet. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for establishing the appropriate metrics/methods to ascertain mechanical component performance, develop improvement plans, provide the technical basis for system and component improvements, assist in problem solving/troubleshooting initiatives, support fleet initiatives such as subsequent license renewal, and provide specific technical expertise to the nuclear plant Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups as necessary.