Engineer I - V - CNS (Probabilistic Risk Assessment)

Nebraska Public Power District

Lincoln, NE

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, Code of Federal Regulations, Database Analysis, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Health Insurance, Hospital, Hydraulic Engineering, Incentive Programs, Industry Standards, Insurance, Licensing, Long-Term Care, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Power, Plant Layout and Design, Power Plant, Qualitative Analysis, Regulations, Risk, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lincoln, NE
POSTED
2 days ago

Engineer I - V - CNS (Probabilistic Risk Assessment)Nebraska Public Power District has an immediate opening for a Engineer I - V - CNS (Probabilistic Risk Assessment) located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville , Nebraska. Position closes June 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time or until filled.Position SummaryNote: Level I to Level V Engineer is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager. Engineering positions are managed under the NPPD Nuclear Engineering Career Path document.The Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer develops, maintains, and applies nuclear power plant PRA models to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Cooper Nuclear Station.Education, Training and ExperienceRequired: Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Nuclear or Electrical Engineering preferred). Degree must be ABET Accredited.Three or more years prior experience in the nuclear power industry (PRA, Design Engineering, System Engineering, or Operations preferred)Thermal‑Hydraulic and/or radiological dose analysis experienceProficient in the use of Excel and/or Access database tools for analyzing dataLicenses and/or CertificationsNoneJob ResponsibilitiesEvaluate plant design and licensing changes to determine their impact on plant risk.Implement PRA modeling and techniques to meet industry and regulatory standards for optimization of programs at CNS.Develop, maintain, and document PRA computer‑based models to efficiently and accurately evaluate risk associated with operation and maintenance of the plant.Provide quantitative and qualitative nuclear risk assessments to support 10CFR50.65, Mitigating Systems Performance Index (MSPI), NRC reactor oversight process, and risk informed licensing actions.Accountable for other duties as assigned.Core CompetenciesCustomer FocusEmployees & Teamwork / Diversity & InclusionPublic Service / Environmental StewardshipSafetySalary InformationNebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary, employees may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Program.TravelUp to 25% travel required (with minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within Nebraska).BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with matching after 6 months457(b) plan availablePaid holidays and vacation (based on years of service)Paid parental and family medical leaveLife insurance at no cost (equal to two times annual salary)Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long‑term care, and disability insuranceHealth Savings Account contributionRelocation assistance and tuition reimbursement (as applicable)Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiativesEqual Opportunities & AccommodationsIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources.Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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