Mechanical Power Uprate Project Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Mechanical Power Uprate Project Engineer - Hybrid position with a Major Utility Company located in Hancock's Bridge, NJ. This is a 24+ month contract opportunity.

Compensation:  $80.00 per hour, W2

Position Overview:
This role functions as an Owner's Engineer for the coordination of the planning, design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases of a power uprate project. The position provides technical leadership across the full modification lifecycle, ensuring engineering accuracy, regulatory compliance, and successful integration of new or upgraded systems and components into the nuclear generating fleet. This role is classified as hybrid and will primarily work remotely during the planning and design phases, with on-site presence required during installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as the Lead Responsible Engineer for the planning, scoping, and technical evaluation of plant configuration changes, ensuring alignment with nuclear safety, regulatory requirements, and station goals
• Coordinate the development, review, and approval of engineering design documents, calculations, drawings, and specifications in accordance with plant procedures and industry standards
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, I&C) of internal and external engineering teams to ensure design completeness and technical accuracy
• Oversee vendor/manufacturer development of fabrication details to ensure components meet design requirements, QA/QC standards, and nuclear procurement specifications
• Support installation planning, including work instructions, field work packages, constructability reviews, and outage scheduling reviews
• Provide field engineering support during installation to ensure technical issues are resolved promptly and design intent is maintained
• Manage configuration control, ensuring changes are implemented in accordance with station modification processes and regulatory requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 50.59, plant design basis)
• Lead or support testing and commissioning activities, including development of test plans, acceptance criteria, and post modification testing execution
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Licensing, and Work Management to ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the Project Manager with accurate schedules of engineering activities and management of project risks, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions as needed
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, design review packages, and justification documents to internal stakeholders, safety committees, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure all engineering activities adhere to nuclear safety culture principles, human performance tools, and station procedures
• Support the turnover of completed modifications, including as built documentation, configuration updates, training materials, and long term equipment ownership transitions
• Provide onsite engineering support as needed during refueling or forced outages

Primary Requirements:

• BS or BE Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering or related technical degree
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience in a nuclear power plant or for a related support vendor
• Documented completion of engineering fundamentals and systems training and a US commercial nuclear power plant
• Documented qualification as the responsible engineer under the Nuclear Energy Institute Standard Design Process, IP-ENG-001
• Documented qualification in preparing / reviewing design analysis calculations for nuclear configuration and design basis control
• Previous experience preparing / reviewing test plans for installation testing and commissioning of equipment configuration changes
• Independently multi-task and resolve conflicting priorities
• Availability for shift work during project installation work windows
• Must meet and maintain federal requirements for unescorted access to the nuclear facility including random alcohol and drug testing, including marijuana
• Must meet and maintain federal requirements for access to 10CFR810 export controlled information

Desired Skills:

• Previous power uprate experience at a US commercial nuclear facility
• Previous experience with engineering software modeling tools (e.g. Gothic, Retran, Proto-flo, Fathom, Proto-HX, AutoPipe, ME101)
• Professional Engineer's License in NJ or other state
• Master's Degree of Science or Engineering in a related discipline
• Previous experience with SAP computerized maintenance management system

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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