Plant Modifications Engineer

What You’ve Accomplished

- Completion of a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline

- At least 3 years of directly related experience

- An advanced degree may substitute related years' experience

- Good communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data (meetings, email, presentations, customer deliverables, etc.)

- Ability to develop networks and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

- Works collaboratively within a team environment.

- Strong Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.

- Displays informal leadership characteristics.

- Questioning attitude and practices self-checking.

- Advanced level of Microsoft Office and business unit specific software tools (ex. CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.) and computer programming skills.

- You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

- Experience with nuclear power plant engineering changes and 10 CFR 50.59 reviews.

- Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.

- U.S. Navy Nuclear Power or commercial nuclear power experience.

- Excellent problem identification and problem resolution skills, as well as strong communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.

- Differentiator:

- Candidate with experience developing, reviewing, and implementing regulatory correspondence associated with nuclear power plant License Renewal and Subsequent License Renewal (NUREG-2191 and NUREG-2192) activities, and License Amendment Requests.

- Demonstration of successful completion of subsequent license renewal application Class 1 AMR and TLAA support for one or more plants that have submitted an SLRA.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Plant Modifications Engineer in Lynchburg, VA (remote work will also be considered), you will be part of the proven team in the Plant Modifications Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. Your work will include:

- Perform Licensing review for the new Existing Plant Licensing Basis documents and FSAR

- Develop 10 CFR 50.59 Reviews for design changes

- Perform Engineering dispositions

- Perform FSAR mark-ups

- Develop Engineering Changes in accordance with nuclear fleet standard IP-ENG-001, including Engineering dispositions and justifications for the changes

- Review plant drawings and other documents, and mark-up to reflect new design

- Develop Engineering Technical Evaluations per utility procedures

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $83,000 - $113,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.