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Civil Engineer Principal – NEW GENERATION / Nuclear Early Site Permits – ESP

Civil Engineer Principal – NEW GENERATION / Nuclear Early Site Permits – ESP

CompanyAmerican Electric Power
LocationColumbus, OH, USA
Salary$113000 – $146730.5
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
  • Minimum of six to eight (6-8) years of relevant experience in civil and geotechnical engineering.
  • Strong understanding of nuclear engineering processes, rules, and regulations.
  • Familiarity with flooding and seismic analysis as it pertains to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs).
  • Proven ability to adapt to a variety of engineering assignments and challenges.
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct geotechnical investigations and analyses specific to nuclear facility requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and standards while delivering effective engineering solutions.
  • Investigate alternative analysis methodologies to address complex geotechnical challenges.
  • Perform civil-based design reviews, including but not limited to flooding analysis and seismic analysis.
  • Support Nuclear Early Site Permits (ESP) and related nuclear development activities, including geotechnical reviews, civil cost estimating, and site optimization for boring locations.
  • Provide early site development civil support as needed in the western service territory.
  • Additional support for other New Generation projects (Gas and Renewables) as workload permits.
  • Assess the impacts of engineering analyses on downstream events and conditions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address engineering challenges and regulatory inquiries.
  • Maintain a questioning attitude to foster innovation and improvement in engineering practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred geological experience of US east region, with a focus on Appalachia.