American Electric Power · 3 days ago
Program Engineer (Midlevel - Principal)
Bridgman, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $151K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Electric Power is one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., and they are seeking a Program Engineer to manage the overall effectiveness of assigned nuclear programs. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, improving station performance, and providing technical support for various engineering tasks.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Achieve expert level knowledge in the assigned program area(s)
Monitor and manage assigned programs through field walkdowns, trending, condition evaluation, and implementation of effective preventive and corrective maintenance strategies
Provide technical support for event investigation, troubleshooting, regulatory correspondence, and design modifications
Evaluate risks and develop in-depth risk mitigation and elimination strategies
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations
Monitor and review the implementation of NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes
Control costs through the optimization of resources and tracking expenditures within budget parameters
Use periodic self-assessments and industry benchmarking to drive continued improvement in program effectiveness
Participate in industry meetings in addition to reviewing and responding to industry correspondence and guidance as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level
Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
Preferred
Preferred engineering degrees: Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical
Working knowledge of industry codes including ASME Section III, VIII, IX, XI is desired
Experience in implementation of welded repairs in a regulated environment is desired
Experience with nuclear program ownership is preferred, with an emphasis on Welding, ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement and Inservice Inspection
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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