Program Engineer (Midlevel - Principal)

American Electric Power • Bridgman, MI

3d • $87,633 - $151,133 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the overall effectiveness of assigned nuclear programs to ensure continued regulatory compliance, code compliance and improve station performance. Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available if needed.

Requirements

• Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET, Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level. ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited ABET; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred. ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
• Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP. ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
• Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred engineering degrees: Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical.
• Working knowledge of industry codes including ASME Section III, VIII, IX, XI is desired.
• Experience in implementation of welded repairs in a regulated environment is desired.
• Experience with nuclear program ownership is preferred, with an emphasis on Welding, ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement and Inservice Inspection.

Responsibilities

• Achieve expert level knowledge in the assigned program area(s).
• Monitor and manage assigned programs through field walkdowns, trending, condition evaluation, and implementation of effective preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Provide technical support for event investigation, troubleshooting, regulatory correspondence, and design modifications.
• Evaluate risks and develop in-depth risk mitigation and elimination strategies.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations.
• Monitor and review the implementation of NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes.
• Control costs through the optimization of resources and tracking expenditures within budget parameters.
• Use periodic self-assessments and industry benchmarking to drive continued improvement in program effectiveness.
• Participate in industry meetings in addition to reviewing and responding to industry correspondence and guidance as appropriate.
• Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities.
• Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees.
• Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc.
• Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
• Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
• Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine.
• Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
• Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
• Is an active team member.
• Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system.
• Identifies key stakeholders.
• Uses informal network to get things done.
• Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
• Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions that affect the work of the team.
• Aware of risks.
• Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
• Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process.
• Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
• Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level