Mechanical Engineer - Perry

About the role

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Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across a broad range of plant systems and components. This includes valves (motor-operated and air-operated), rotating equipment (pumps and turbines), HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications.

The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
• Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
• Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.
• Deliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.
• Conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).
• Perform equipment condition assessments and support minor design modifications.
• Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
• Support resolution of operating challenges.
• Assist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.
• Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
• Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
• Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
• Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred, Nuclear Engineering preferred), or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science associated with power plant operations; or equivalent work experience (defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level).
• Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
• Proficiency in PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Minimum of 2 years of related job experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the nuclear industry is favorable.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical issues.
• Ability to influence and build effective working relationships across departments.
• In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
• Capability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.
• Skilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.

Key Metrics

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Clear and effective communication of complex technical issues.
• Ability to influence outcomes through strong working relationships.
• Deep understanding of power plant equipment and system interactions.
• Evaluation of technical alternatives with consideration of business impact.
• Effective application of structured problem-solving methodologies.

Additional Job Description

Fiinal pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications:

Job Family

Engineering Services