Engineer (Risk Management PRA) - All Levels

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

SUMMARY

Build, maintain, and use computer applications to support the station’s Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) models and Risk-Informed Applications.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Required).

• Nuclear Engineering discipline is (Preferred).

• Master’s degree in technical discipline (Preferred).

EXPERIENCE

• Engineer in Training I (EIT I) – No experience is required.

• Engineer in Training II (EIT II) – 6 months engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)

• Engineer - 1 year of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)

• Engineer Senior

• 3 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience (Required)

• 2 years is nuclear power related. (Preferred)

• Engineer Staff

• 5 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience (Required)

• 3 years is nuclear power related. (Preferred)

• Engineer Consult

• 8 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)

• 4 years is nuclear power related. (Preferred)

Experience in PRA or the nuclear industry is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• No certifications are required. SRO certification or license is preferred.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Probabilistic Risk Assessment: Maintain configuration control of the STP Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) models to reflect the as- built, as-operated plant and ensure the PRA models meet appropriate industry and regulatory standards. Prepare and review procedures, calculations, safety evaluations, and technical computer codes. Perform reviews of operating experience reports and Technical Specification changes. Provide PRA analysis to support plant operations. Use technical computer codes to obtain or evaluate station events.

• Risk Informed Applications: Maintain STP risk-informed applications in accordance with regulatory requirements. Provide required technical analysis, software, and procedure processes to enable the station to effectively implement STP risk-informed applications, including the Configuration Risk Management Program, Risk Managed Technical Specifications, Graded Quality Assurance, and Surveillance Frequency Control Program.

• Develop methodology, computer codes, and calculations, as necessary, to perform PRA analyses.

• Prepare and review procedures, calculations, safety evaluations, and technical computer codes. Perform reviews of operating experience reports and license amendment changes. As required, prepare technical reports to be submitted to EPRI, INPO, and NRC.

• Provide engineering expertise when required to support complex plant issues or requests for assistance from other site organizations.

• Attend and complete station, department or section required training as necessary for the position and as directed by immediate supervision.

• Act as "CHAMPION" for nuclear safety risk and configuration risk management. Advocate equipment health with an emphasis on improving overall plant performance and reliability.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept ERO position as assigned and be able to meet the time response requirements.

• Accept outage position as assigned.

• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.

• Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position .

• Support rotational engineering duty.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION POSTED

• Knowledge in the use of Phoenix Architect suite (CAFTA, PRAQuant, FTREX, Phoenix RM) is preferred and well as MAAP and HRA Calculator. RISKMAN and SAFETY MONITOR software experience is desirable.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills required.

• Ability to work independently and interface with all levels of personnel required.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and drawings.

• STAFF and higher positions must have a working knowledge of PRA theory, concepts, methodology, and technical approaches.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime and alternate work schedules as assigned.

• Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.

• Travel (including overnight stay) may be required for business trips and training depending on the position.

• May be required to carry a phone.

WORK LOCATION

• Site – Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site.

Posting Closes – June 3, 2026

STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization. STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.

We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.

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