Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technical information.
Ability to review engineering analyses, reports, calculations, or related technical documentation.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Strong technical writing skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to engineering, operations, licensing, project-management, and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with engineering teams.
Full description
Position Overview
BLOC Resources is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer SR 1 to provide engineering and technical support for Southern Nuclear's Extended Power Uprate (EPU) initiatives.
Southern Nuclear is pursuing Extended Power Uprates for both Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) units. The selected candidate will support engineering activities associated with evaluating plant systems, equipment, design bases, and operating conditions under proposed EPU conditions.
This position will support the development and review of Design Input Requests (DIRs) used by external Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms to perform EPU-related analyses. The engineer will also assist with reviewing and validating technical Task Reports and other engineering deliverables through the owner-acceptance process.
The ideal candidate will bring substantial commercial nuclear power experience and a strong understanding of nuclear plant systems, engineering design, operations, licensing, configuration management, and/or power uprate projects.
Key Responsibilities
Extended Power Uprate Engineering Support
Provide engineering and technical support for Extended Power Uprate projects involving PWR and BWR nuclear generating units.
Support development, preparation, review, and validation of Design Input Requests (DIRs).
Assist in identifying and documenting plant design information required by external A/E firms to perform EPU analyses.
Review technical assumptions, design inputs, system information, calculations, analyses, and engineering documentation.
Support evaluation of plant systems and equipment under proposed uprated operating conditions.
Review EPU-related Task Reports and supporting technical deliverables.
Participate in the owner-acceptance and technical-validation process for engineering analyses performed by external organizations.
Identify technical questions, inconsistencies, gaps, or additional information required to support engineering evaluations.
Coordinate resolution of technical comments with internal engineering organizations and external A/E firms.
Support potential plant modifications identified through EPU engineering analyses.
Evaluate plant system interactions and equipment performance associated with EPU conditions.
Support assessment of potential impacts to mechanical systems, components, equipment, and plant interfaces.
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Evaluate proposed engineering changes against existing plant configuration and design requirements.
Support maintenance of appropriate engineering and design-basis documentation.
Assist with technical evaluations involving plant modifications and configuration changes.
Apply sound engineering judgment when evaluating technical issues and proposed solutions.
Coordinate with systems engineering, design engineering, operations, licensing, and other technical disciplines.
Nuclear Plant Systems & Operations
Apply knowledge of commercial nuclear power plant systems and operating principles when reviewing EPU-related engineering activities.
Evaluate engineering recommendations from an operational and system-performance perspective.
Consider system interactions, operating procedures, equipment limitations, and plant response when reviewing proposed changes.
Work with operations and engineering personnel to identify potential implementation or operational concerns.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues that arise during project development.
Licensing & Regulatory Support
Depending on the candidate's experience, responsibilities may also include:
Supporting nuclear licensing evaluations associated with Extended Power Uprates.
Assisting with preparation or review of technical information supporting regulatory activities.
Evaluating potential licensing impacts associated with plant modifications or EPU conditions.
Supporting technical development of information associated with license-amendment activities.
Coordinating with licensing personnel regarding engineering analyses and technical conclusions.
Supporting responses to technical questions associated with regulatory reviews.
Ensuring engineering documentation appropriately supports applicable licensing and design-basis requirements.
SNC Fleet Experience – Highly Preferred
Previous experience within the Southern Nuclear fleet is highly desirable, particularly experience supporting:
Plant Hatch
Operations
Systems engineering
Design engineering
Licensing
Plant modifications
Configuration management
Plant Vogtle Units 1 & 2
Operations
Systems engineering
Design engineering
Licensing
Plant modifications
Configuration management
Candidates familiar with SNC plant systems, engineering procedures, design processes, configuration-management practices, and organizational interfaces will be particularly competitive.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of commercial nuclear power industry experience.
Candidates without previous Southern Nuclear experience may still be strongly considered if they have:
Significant commercial nuclear experience at another Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) facility.
Direct experience supporting an EPU or another commercial nuclear power uprate project.
Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear plant engineering, operations, design, or licensing.
Experience evaluating plant modifications and their effects on systems, equipment, operating conditions, or licensing requirements.
Strong knowledge of engineering and design-basis considerations associated with nuclear power uprates.
Technical Skills
Candidates should possess knowledge or experience in several of the following areas:
Commercial nuclear power generation
Mechanical systems engineering
BWR and/or PWR plant systems
Extended Power Uprates
Nuclear plant modifications
Engineering calculations and analyses
Design Input Requests (DIRs)
Design-basis documentation
Configuration management
Systems engineering
Engineering design
Technical report review
Architect-Engineer coordination
Owner acceptance/technical validation
Nuclear plant operations
Nuclear licensing
Regulatory evaluations
License-amendment support
Technical writing
Engineering document review
Knowledge & Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong engineering judgment.
Technical accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to understand complex nuclear plant systems and their interactions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to independently review complex engineering information.
Effective technical writing and documentation skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
Ability to communicate effectively with external A/E organizations.
Strong organization and time management.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Commitment to nuclear safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and procedural adherence.
Professional integrity and accountability.
Work Environment
This position will support a professional nuclear engineering and project environment and may require coordination with personnel across engineering, operations, licensing, project management, and external Architect-Engineer organizations.
The selected candidate must be comfortable reviewing detailed technical documentation, participating in engineering discussions, resolving technical comments, and supporting complex projects with significant nuclear safety and regulatory considerations.