Procurement Engineer I-V (Mechanical or Electrical

Position Summary

Note:  Level I to Level V Engineer is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager.  Engineering positions are managed under the NPPD Nuclear Engineering Career Path document. 

Assignments are designed to develop general knowledge of professional engineering practice in the electric utility industry and introduce customer/supplier communication skills. 
 
Intermediate level engineer responsible for independently evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria while recommending equipment replacements and performing modifications. Typical assignments are in the areas of engineering, problem solving, and technical support for the optimum operation and maintenance of company assets. Participates on cross-discipline teams of employees to solve engineering related problems including acceptability of replacement equipment in the plant.

This position may be assigned to a position within the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) that requires response to the station when an emergency is declared. Assignment to one of these positions and a condition of continued employment will be the ability to arrive at the station to perform ERO responsibilities within 45 minutes of notification of an emergency.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Digital, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering (ABET Accredited) or Professional Engineering License.   

Good communication skills

PC knowledge

Entry into the Nuclear Engineering Support Program (ESP)

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform Engineering Changes (EC) to modify the plant or to determine that replacement components are suitable for use at Cooper Nuclear Station.

Research new equipment technology.

Utilize drawings and technical software.

Develop drawing changes and material lists, installation requirements, and acceptance testing criteria.

Review design codes & standards and regulatory requirements.

Develop and/or review Cyber Security digital evaluations and assessments of digital assets to maintain compliance to the Cyber Security Rule.

Should possess the ability to interface at all levels of management and co-workers, and strive to be a team player.

Evaluate parts to determine the nuclear safety function of the part.

Establish testing criteria to ensure that commercially purchased parts perform their nuclear safety function.  

Interface with system and component engineers to determine replacement parts / components for obsolete items.

Act as a technical expert when interfacing with receipt inspection, purchasing, contracts, warehousing, work control and planning personnel in relationship to spare parts and replacement parts.

Occasionally participate as a technical expert on audits of vendors to ensure that components are being made to meet the rigorous standards of the nuclear industry.

Review and initiate corrective action based upon information from internal investigations and industry sources.

Develop design requirements and prepare design calculations.

Develop and review Commercial Grade Dedication packages for both parts and services.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies