DCPP (Nuc) Piping Engineer

Requisition ID # 168343 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Generation

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Avila Beach

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) safely and reliably produces electricity that is environmentally responsible and cost effective for our customers and shareholders.  DCPP's mission is to be the leading nuclear power plant in the country and to: Inspire and positively influence the industry through our safe, reliable, and excellent operational performance. Embrace new ideas to continuously improve our plant and our work environment. Proactively learn from ourselves and others. Enrich our communities and the environment, increasing the public's trust and confidence in nuclear power.

Position Summary

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

This is a journey-level engineer job that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and duties and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects and tasks. Uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles, working with limited supervision. Works with operations and maintenance personnel, engineers, project managers, and other business partners in assessing project and plant needs. Responsibilities beyond those of associate engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop technical studies and reports, communicate with regulatory and other outside agencies, and provide guidance to lower engineers, contractors and outside vendors.

May be required to fill a rotation in the DCPP Emergency Response Organization (ERO) as necessary.

To obtain and maintain employment and unescorted access at DCPP, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check, psychological screen, computer-based training, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​

A reasonable salary range is:​

California Minimum: $​115,128

California Maximum: $175,080

Qualifications

Minimum

• A four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the United States or the equivalent as defined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-1 993
• Mastery of the Associate level Engineer job duties or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the basic duties of the Journey Level Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of four years of cumulative experience in engineering and related science or three years as an Associate Engineer (NUC). Has obtained applicable qualifications for position as specified in the Engineering Support Personnel training program.

Qualifications

Desired

• 4-year BS Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working in commercial nuclear power plant with design and licensing basis.
• Current and active California PEIEIT license desired, or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Familiarity with Piping Stress Analysis and related Computer Programs/Software, e.g., ME101, PIPESTRESS, AUTOPIPE, etc.
• Familiarity with the ASME/ANSI Power Piping B31.1 Code and/or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Rules for Constructions of Nuclear Power Plant Components.
• Assess In-Service-Inspection (ISI) measurement data and provide recommendations.
• Evaluation of degraded piping conditions, e.g. reduced wall thickness
• Familiarity with Pipe Supports and Design Calculations
• Familiarity and experience using GT STRUDL® software
• Familiarity with ASME O&M Code and requirements for Operation & Maintenance of Snubbers
• Familiarity with NRC Guidance Documents (e.g. NUREG-1482)
• Implementation and Management of Snubber testing program
• Software Quality Assurance (SQA) plans for piping analysis programs

Responsibilities

• May perform functions of Associate level Engineer and in addition: (This list is not all inclusive and all items may not be applicable to all sections and disciplines.)

• Provides technical expertise and performs engineering and technical analyses, studies, and develops conceptual solutions in Piping Stress Analysis and Pipe Support design.

• Develops and reviews design documents and design changes to ensure plant design basis is maintained.

• Presents findings and conclusions to internal organizations, contractors, outside vendors, regulators and management.

Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, calculations and reports.

• Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative solutions.

• Demonstrate ability to perform Piping Stress Analysis using Computer Programs/Software, e.g., ME101, AUTOPIPE, etc.

• Demonstrate familiarity with the ASME/ANSI Power Piping B31.1 Code and/or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Rules for Constructions of Nuclear Power Plant Components.

• Analysis of piping systems including deadweight, thermal, and seismic analysis.

• Performing Local Stress evaluation of welded attachments.

• Performing Water Hammer Analysis

• Assess In-Service-Inspection (ISI) measurement data and provide recommendations.

• Evaluation of degraded piping conditions, e.g. reduced wall thickness

• Demonstrate familiarity with Pipe Supports and Design Calculations

• Demonstrate ability to perform pipe support design using GT STRUDL® software

• Implement ASME O&M Code and requirements for Operation & Maintenance of Snubbers

• Demonstrates ability to Implement and Manage Snubber testing program

• Supports and conducts training activities.

• Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.

• Performs cause evaluations.

• May perform independent technical review of procedures.

• Participates in self-assessments, benchmarking, audits and inspections.

• Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.

• Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects and programs.

• Performs plant walkdowns, inspections, and evaluations for general condition assessment

• Maintains ability for limited travel to attend industry conferences or oversight of vendors at offsite locations.

• Maintains ability to represent PG&E at industry association, trade committee, and inter-utility work groups.

• Maintains ability to fulfill an assigned role on Emergency Response Organization (ERO)

• Maintains ability to support modified work hours during DCPP Refueling Outages.

• Identifies, develops and presents long-term equipment plans, including budget, priority, solution and need.

• Performs independent reviews of technical documents, calculations and procedures.

• May lead limited scope or single discipline projects within engineering.

• May act as contract manager for limited scope engineering projects.

• Takes ownership of problems and their solutions.

• Evaluates industry guidelines and information with respect to programs and procedures.

• Initiates and routes contract related documents for approval.

• May act as test lead for infrequently performed or new test procedures.

• May participate on a troubleshooting team.

• Has sufficient understanding of design basis, plant operations, components, and systems as required to perform the above