Cyber Security & Nuclear Systems Program Engineer

About the Callaway Energy Center

The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid-Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors working at the facility, and it has established a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30-year operating history. The Energy Center is a highly efficient, low-cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri’s 1.2 million customers.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About The Position

The Cyber Security Programs Engineer provides technical leadership for the site through cyber security, optimization and reliability of systems and equipment, proactive identification and resolution of plant issues, and technical assistance to other departments.  Also maintains a thorough knowledge of programs, codes, standards and operating experience and how they relate to the plant. 

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a technical Cyber Security Program Engineer according to Callaway Energy Center procedures and policies. 

• Perform safety evaluation screening, disposition of nonconformance reports, disposition Requests for Resolution (RFRs) to include Engineering Evaluations, Minor Modifications, and Material Equivalencies for equipment within assigned system/area/component groups.  

• Perform causal analysis of equipment and system/area deficiencies and failures and determine corrective actions to resolve  
• Leads the Cyber Security Assessment Team (CSAT), which reviews and approves digital device scoping evaluations, threat mitigation plans, and implementing procedures

• Proactive performance monitoring and trend the performance of cyber security and related systems programs/area and periodically assess and report the status to plant management in accordance with applicable plant procedures.  

• Perform engineering evaluations and reviews of applicable NRC and INPO documents and review, use, and share Operating Experience.  

• Work planning and prioritization (including long-range planning and life-cycle management).  
• Serves as a member of the NEI Cyber Security Task Force, which interfaces with the NRC and creates industry guidance documents which receive NRC approval as acceptable for methods for implementing regulatory requirements

• Prioritize / establish action plans to address deficiencies on cyber security and system areas via the corrective action and work management processes.  
• Represents Cyber Security on the Physical Security Target Set Team and coordinates s with NRC, DHS, DOE, and FBI as required during cyber security events.

• Interface with other departments and industry cyber security organizations including NEI and NITSL for cost effective maintenance strategies

• Support changes in configuration / design and design basis.

• Develop engineering products in accordance with defined standards and procedures. 

• Review technical specifications and instruction manuals to determine testing and maintenance requirements of safety related equipment. 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree preferred. Previous Nuclear Utility experience preferred. 

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

 Must have good leadership, decision making, communication and human relations skills.  Security screening is required for Callaway plant access. 

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process.  Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$71,100.00 - $172,200.00

* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.