Program Engineer 3 (Test/EQ)

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Equipment Qualification (EQ) Program Engineer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Equipment Qualification Program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This position provides leadership and technical expertise for EQ activities, coordinates workflows, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee key aspects of the EQ Program in accordance with 10 CFR 50.49, RG 1.89, and ASME QME-1 requirements, ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and successful qualification of equipment to support plant design while maintaining accountability for results and compliance.
2. Apply engineering principles, techniques, and practices in the preparation and/or review of EQ Program work products such as EQ specifications, EQ test plans, EQ test procedures, EQ record files, engineering reports, and analyses.
3. Produce comprehensive justifications and in-depth analyses with a talent for delivering detailed, nuanced explanations that ensure thorough documentation and clarity.
4. Develop department R&D needs and contribute to methodology development.
5. Act as a primary interface with regulatory agencies concerning the EQ Program, including supporting audits, Requests for Additional Information (RAI), and meetings.
6. Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of EQ Program work. Support the preparation of work scope and schedules for assignments.
7. Provide EQ mentoring and technical direction.
8. Provide oversight and direction to EQ Program vendors.
9. Coordinate EQ Program interfaces with other disciplines and partners.
10. Apply experience in the oversight and review of EQ Program testing and qualification activities.
11. Frequently provides high-level communication both within and without the department using various media, software, and application tools.
12. Continued learning and comprehension of new job functions and/or concepts to seamlessly facilitate adaption to project demands.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel.  Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education:  A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical field from a four year ABET(MRA/MOU) accredited college or university.  A professional engineer license registration or advanced degree is considered.
• Experience:  A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience within commercial nuclear power in an EQ Program capacity. Naval nuclear power experience may be credited at a 2:1 ratio, contributing a maximum of two years toward the minimum required commercial experience. Additional required or preferred experience includes:
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and guidelines into EQ programmatic requirements and requirements for SSCs requiring qualification. (Required)
  • Experience with the preparation, execution, and oversight of test plans and test procedures applicable to the qualification of SSCs by type testing. (Required)
  • Experience in the qualification of SSCs by analysis and operating experience. (Preferred)
  • Experience in the preparation and maintenance of equipment qualification record files. (Preferred)
  • Experience in applying seismic design criteria to EQ specifications. (Preferred)
  • Experience in applying EMI/RFI qualification requirements to EQ specifications. (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards: 317, 383, 384, 323, 344, 497, 535, and 603. (Preferred)
  • Demonstrated project management skills. (Preferred)
• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.