Program Engineer (Midlevel - Principal)

Description

The position is posted until 01-19-2026 and will close the day before that date. It focuses on managing the overall effectiveness of assigned nuclear programs to maintain regulatory and code compliance while enhancing station performance. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

• Conduct field walkdowns, trend analysis, and condition evaluations to guide maintenance decisions.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for nuclear systems.
• Support event investigations, troubleshooting, regulatory correspondence, and design modifications.
• Assess risks and create detailed mitigation and elimination plans.
• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes.
• Optimize program costs by tracking expenditures and managing resources within budget.
• Perform self-assessments and benchmark against industry best practices to drive improvement.
• Attend industry meetings and respond to relevant guidance and correspondence.
• Maintain residence within a 45-minute drive to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Requirements

The role requires expert-level knowledge of the assigned program areas, monitoring programs through field walkdowns, trending, and condition evaluation, and implementing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. The engineer provides technical support for event investigations, troubleshooting, regulatory correspondence, and design modifications, while evaluating risks and developing mitigation plans. Ongoing compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, radiation protection, NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes is essential.

Preferred candidates hold engineering degrees in welding, metallurgical, materials, or mechanical disciplines and possess working knowledge of ASME Sections III, VIII, IX, and XI. Experience with welded repairs in regulated environments and nuclear program ownership, particularly in ASME Section XI repair/replacement and in-service inspection, is desired. The position offers a salary range of $87,633 to $151,132, depending on grade and experience, and emphasizes a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

Applicants must meet grade-specific experience and education criteria, with professional engineer (PE) registration preferred or required for senior levels, and must reside within a 45-minute safe drive to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant. AEP provides a comprehensive benefits package, a sedentary work environment, and a commitment to equal employment opportunity. The company aims to power the future while fostering employee well‑being and community impact.

• Hold an engineering degree (Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, or Mechanical) with knowledge of ASME Sections III, VIII, IX, XI.
• Demonstrate experience with welded repairs and nuclear program ownership, especially ASME Section XI repairs and in-service inspection.
• Meet grade-specific experience requirements: Grade 7 (2 + years), Grade 8 (4 + years, PE preferred), Grade 9 (8 + years, PE required).

Benefits

• Receive a salary between $87,633 and $151,132 based on grade and qualifications.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and an inclusive, supportive work environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance