Engineer Strategic Electrical

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

SUMMARY

The Strategic Electrical (System) Engineer provides expert-level technical support for the operation, maintenance, testing, and modification of assigned systems and programs. Reviews performance of assigned systems, components, and programs and recommends changes regarding operation, maintenance, or testing. Monitors and audits overall compliance programs, performs system and component trending, performs system walk-downs, performs corrective action management, monitors and maintains the preventive maintenance program for assigned systems or programs, and makes recommendations and implements changes as needed to the items described above. The System Engineer provides support as the technical conscience and reliability “Champion” for the station on their assigned system or program to ensure that equipment remains reliable and always ready to support nuclear safety and plant generation. The System Engineer position resides within the Strategic Engineering Department and interacts extensively with the other Engineering Departments, Operations, Maintenance, Work Control, and Chemistry.

EDUCATION

• Refer to POSITION Section for Education requirements

EXPERIENCE

• Experience will determine the position/title and are listed below in the POSITION Section.

• Previous experience troubleshooting, consulting, or managing generators or electrical distribution equipment is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• There is no certification or licensure listed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical support for the operation, maintenance, testing, and modification of assigned systems or programs.

• Reviews performance of assigned systems and components and recommends changes regarding operation, maintenance, or testing.

• Performs equipment cause evaluations of plant failures and identifies corrective actions as necessary to ensure strong equipment reliability.

• Provides input to the at-power and outage schedules, including prioritization, logic work grouping, etc. for work being scheduled.

• Systematically adjust preventive and predictive maintenance activities based on feedback from a variety of sources, including maintenance craft personnel, corrective, predictive and PM results (including PM as found condition codes), test results, vendor information, EPRI templates operating experience, equipment history and system walk downs.

• Champion major maintenance and modifications that impact Plant Reliability or Generation and ensure these items are taken through the funding process.

• Acts as Champion for plant systems. Advocates system or program health with an emphasis on improving overall plant performance and reliability.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION POSTED

• • Ability to read and interpret Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and NEI documents to implement required programs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Accept ERO position as needed and be able to meet the time response requirements.

• Accept outage position as needed.

• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.

• Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position .

Environmental & Physical Requirements

• • Environmental and physical requirements are subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 30 lbs; ascending/descending stairs; sitting for extended periods of time; and spending considerable time in front of computer monitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• • Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.

• Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.

• Travel may be required.

• May be required to carry a phone.

WORK LOCATION

• • Hybrid/Remote – Due to the nature of the work, this position provides the ability for a hybrid work schedule between Site and an alternate work location. Alternate work locations require adequate technology and that a solid ergonomic setup is present. Note: Work schedules are contingent on business need.

POSITIONS

Engineer In Training I (EIT I)

EDUCATION

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• • No experience is required

Engineer In Training II (EIT II)

EDUCATION

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• • 6 months of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)

Engineer

EDUCATION

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• • 1 year of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)

Sr Engineer

EDUCATION

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience (Required)

• 2 years is nuclear power related. (Preferred)

Staff Engineer

EDUCATION

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience (Required)

• 3 years is nuclear power related. (Preferred)

Consulting Engineer

EDUCATION

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• • 8 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)

• 4 years is nuclear power related. (Preferred)

Posting Closes - December 15, 2025

STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization. STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.

We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.

Job Details

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