Nuclear Decommissioning Engineer I-III

Job Title: Nuclear Decommissioning Engineer I-III

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc-ENO

*This position may be filled as an Engineer I, II or III based on the experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.*

Description of Organization:

TLG Services provides decommissioning related services to our external customers (principally nuclear plant operators or nuclear facility operators) and to Entergy. Among the key services that TLG provides is the development of well-supported decommissioning cost estimates and related financial reports and testimony, other services include consulting, project planning, and project engineering/management. TLG work products are frequently used for regulatory filings, corporate financial planning/reporting and public service commission rate case hearings.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Assist with preparation of decommissioning cost estimates for nuclear reactor and radiological facilities and fossil / renewable power plants and industrial facilities.
• Collect and organize data, used for the preparation of decommissioning cost estimates using estimating models provided by TLG. Perform physical plant inventories (e.g., quantities of a plant’s structural material and equipment) through material takeoffs from drawings and/or by on-site walk downs.
• Assist with development of work breakdown structures of decommissioning tasks or project activities.
• Work with project team members, as well as clients, to assist in establishment of significant estimating bases and assumptions.
• Extensive work with and development of EXCEL spread sheets to perform calculations.
• Perform reviews of calculations and reports prepared by others.
• Assist with the production of formal reports.
• Participate in project review meetings.
• Research relevant industry experiences and evaluate its applicability to decommissioning estimates.
• Assist with decommissioning planning and consulting.
• Assist with analysis of radiological and hazardous material, and safety data for the development of decommissioning scope and remedial task approaches
• Assist with characterization and/or historical site assessment of structures, systems, components and environmental media at client facilities

Minimum education required for the position:

B.S. Degree in Engineering or another closely related scientific discipline/physical science generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent work experience (equivalent experience defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level).

Minimum experience required for the position:

• Engineer I: 0+ years of experience
• Engineer II: 2+ years of experience (1 year with master’s degree)
• Engineer III: 4+ years of experience (3+ years with PE/master’s degree)

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position:

• Good to excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft EXCEL spreadsheets, as well as use of MS WORD, PROJECT, and POWERPOINT (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with reading and interpretation of industrial facility structural, equipment lay out and system P&ID drawings.
• Able to Travel to nuclear, radiological and industrial sites and customer meetings.
• Ability to pass background checks and citizenship requirements, as required to enter nuclear facilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Cost Estimating and/or Nuclear Power
• Familiarity with nuclear reactor; radiological, chemical, industrial and power plant facility structures, systems and components.
• Knowledge or experience in nuclear / radiological decommissioning, industrial dismantling and demolition, and/or environmental restoration projects.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/ OSHA work, safety and environmental protection program requirements associated with work in nuclear, radiological, chemical and/or industrial facilities.
• Computer programming experience.
• Experience with Nuclear Licensing activities

ANSI Required: No

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

Desired: SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR; Professional Engineering license.

Primary Location: Connecticut-Bridgewater Connecticut : Bridgewater

Job Function : Engineering

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 125225

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.