Tennessee Valley Authority Jobs – System Engineer, Generation NSSS (Nuclear)

Job Description:

Provides technical interpretations of design requirements as they apply to the maintenance and operation of NSSS systems.  Provides engineering recommendations and alternatives for solving operational problems involving system and component performance.  Serves as the primary plant contact and is responsible for assigned NSSS systems.  Develops solutions and engineering options to support safe, reliable and efficient system operation.  Develops and performs tests to demonstrate that design requirements and specifications are met for modified systems. Performs work which involves conventional systems engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements.  Work requires a broad knowledge of system precedents and performance as well as an extensive knowledge of principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

As a fully competent system engineer in all conventional experience aspects, conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard problem solving techniques and the application of system procedures and criteria.  Devises new approaches to problems encountered.  Required sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker.

Job Responsibilities:

• Thermodynamic analysis
• Hydraulic analysis
• Heat transfer analysis
• 10CFR50.59 reviews
• Industry codes/standards
• Root Cause analysis
• Equipment Failure analysis
• System operation
• Technical writing skills
• Communication skills
• Coordination/Facilitation skills
• Operability Evaluation

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/nuclear/electrical engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education.  Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable.  Must have demonstrated proficiency in mechanical, nuclear or electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable.  Must be able and willing to assume “on-call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability.  Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods.  Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

Job Details:

Company: Tennessee Valley Authority

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Decatur, AL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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