Constellation · 3 days ago
Principal Engineer
Kennett Square, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $161K/yr
10+ years expConstellation is the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, focused on accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. The Principal Engineer will perform advanced engineering problem solving in support of nuclear plant operations and will be responsible for technical decisions and oversight of engineering activities related to plant safety and reliability.
EnergyNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Oversee feasibility studies and design activities for new build/commercial projects
Applies experience to ensure feasibility studies provide accurate assessments of projects and outcomes for business cases
Coordinate with Nuclear & Power engineering counterparts to ensure project scope is clearly delineated and understood
Ensure technical deliverables are reviewed in a timely manner and challenged thoroughly for technical adequacy
Possess knowledge of design standards/procedures and regulatory guidance applicable to support potential projects that interface with power plant
Interface with site engineering managers as needed to obtain the information needed to successfully complete assigned projects
Ensure that engineering activities are conducted in accordance with design standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements
Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs
Performs advanced engineering problem solving in support of nuclear plant operations. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses superior knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has excellent knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations. Functions with recognized industry-level of expertise in a technical area
Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects
Provides in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering activities related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability ensuring compliance to customer's needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies
Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications
Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems
Provides initial or complete task management of engineering issues
Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations
Supports plant design modifications, testing and problem solving
Assure all engineering products prepared or overseen are in accordance with applicable safety analyses, industry codes, and all regulatory requirements
Develop, implement and coordinate functional supervisory activities including, but not limited to, personnel, budgetary accountabilities and planning goals with respect to engineering personnel
All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical) with 10 years professional experience
Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Preferred
One of the following: (A) Recognized fleet or industry expert. (B) Registered structural or professional engineer. (C) Master's or PhD in engineering or physical science
One of the following: (A) Site/Corporate leadership (leads HITs, project manages outage or on-line work, lead for issue termination, troubleshooting lead. (B) Industry leadership (chair EPRI committee, owners group committee chair, lead industry initiative). (C) interdepartmental experience
Proficiency in leading cross functional initiatives at an asset/plant
Experience overseeing feasibility studies and design activities for new build/commercial projects Strongly prefer nuclear plant working experience
Experience working with NRC regulations and standards
Possess knowledge of design standards/procedures and regulatory guidance applicable to support potential projects that interface with power plants
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Bonus program
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase program
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
Robust wellness program
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
Company
Constellation
Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), a Fortune 200 company headquartered in Baltimore, is the nation’s largest producer of reliable, emissions-free energy and a leading energy supplier to businesses, homes and public sector customers nationwide, including three-fourths of Fortune 100 companies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.9BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-03-18Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2011-04-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Dara Lutz
Vice President Human Resources, Commercial & Corporate
Lavanya Balakrishnan
Vice President, Credit at Constellation Energy
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