Program Engineer 3 (Refueling & Remote Handling)

NOTE: This is a full-time position available for remote work within the contiguous United States if living beyond a 30-mile radius of a physical NuScale office. Otherwise, work must be performed in-office 4 days/week. Regardless of work location, occasional travel may be required for business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Engineer - with expertise in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) - reports to the Manager, Refueling & Remote Handling, and directly supports department management in the day-to-day coordination and technical planning of work activities. The position requires coordinating with the discipline managers and other departments as needed to help balance team availability with project demands. The Program Engineer is also responsible for design engineering of refueling & remote handling related digital I&C systems. This role combines program management expertise with advanced engineering skills to support department management in resource planning, project scheduling, and technical oversight. The position also serves as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards related to I&C system design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support functional and department managers in preparing resource estimates, execution plans, work scopes, schedules, and staffing forecasts for internal and new commercial projects; communicate resource availability and hiring needs before project initiation.
• Assess department capabilities against resource demand, identify capacity constraints and project risks, and recommend or help implement solutions to maintain successful execution.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee detailed engineering activities, project work phases, deliverables, interfaces, and schedules, including coordination with discipline managers, the Product and Project Delivery Organization, other departments, and external organizations.
• Apply advanced engineering principles and practices to prepare, review, and oversee I&C design work products, including one-line and logic diagrams, system and equipment requirements, system design documents, engineering studies and calculations, engineering reports, hazard analyses, and Inspections, Tests, Analyses and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC).
• Translate functional and design requirements into component and system-level designs, accounting for system interfaces, manufacturability, serviceability, testing, installation, and in-service inspection.
• Interpret project scope and requirements, develop and evaluate design alternatives, and make technical decisions regarding I&C system design and application to support compliance with applicable NRC regulatory criteria.
• Apply experience in the design, testing, and installation of process-control and automation systems; support development of test and installation procedures where applicable.
• Provide technical leadership, engineering oversight, mentoring, and direction to less-experienced engineers; serve as a technical lead for assigned systems, structures, and components and remain accountable for engineering results.
• Coordinate design interfaces with other disciplines, partners, key suppliers, and subcontractors; provide supplier oversight and direction for I&C systems and components.
• Interface with internal and external clients, directors, project teams, and other stakeholders; communicate work status, resource and functional-area health, technical and performance risks, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and other appropriate formats.
• Analyze project cost and schedule data, develop project key performance indicators, identify leading indicators, and recommend actions to anticipate or remove project roadblocks.
• Prepare and review work-execution reports, maintain effective intra-department communication, and contribute to departmental research-and-development needs and engineering methodology development.
• Support development of technical statements of work and coordinate technical inputs with Procurement to facilitate procurement and subcontract awards.
• Serve as a primary interface with regulatory agencies on assigned I&C design matters, including support for audits, requests for additional information (RAIs), and regulatory meetings; incorporate regulatory requirements and guidelines into system design requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Organization Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (power option preferred) from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university. Professional Engineer registration or an advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial nuclear power design and/or systems engineering, or equivalent relevant experience combining technical engineering and project-oriented work planning. Experience supporting resource planning, project coordination, and technical planning is required; experience with Primavera P6 is highly desired. Design and installation experience of refueling & remote handling related digital I&C systems, including development of testing and installation procedures for commercial nuclear plants.
• Regulatory and Standards Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to incorporate NRC regulations and guidance into nuclear plant system requirements and map regulatory requirements to specific design parameters. Familiarity with IEEE Standards 497, 603, 308, 379, 384, 323, 344, and 1050 is preferred.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $115,710 - $139,650 annually.The full pay range is $102,000 - $163,000 annually.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

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