Civil Engineer
Job Description
Position Summary
This position will perform Civil/Structural design engineering related activities in support of the operation and maintenance of Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS).
The respondent is subject to the District’s Fitness for Duty Program. The person filling this position must live within a 45-minute response time to Cooper Nuclear Station and will participate as a member of the CNS Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
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.
Education, Training and Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school, preferably in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Desired Experiences:
1. Power plant experience (nuclear or non-nuclear) is desirable but not required.
2. General knowledge of applicable ASME, AWS, ACI and AISC codes.
3. A Professional Engineering (PE) License or the desire to obtain a PE in the next 3-5 years.
4. The ability to perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Providing technical expertise to develop, manage and implement plant modifications, calculations, engineering evaluations, and operability determinations utilizing applicable standard design criteria, practices, procedures and codes.
Providing resolution of system/equipment problems and field support of maintenance activities.
Recommending changes/updates to equipment, concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.
Maintaining station design basis documents.
Supporting refueling outage activities.
Identification and resolution of items as part of the stations Corrective Action Program
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Salary Information – Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.
Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.