Dominion Energy
Consulting Engineer-Probabilistic Risk Assessment-Nuclear Engineering Innsbrook
Dominion Energy, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060
Overview
Dominion Energy at the Innsbrook Technical Center in Glen Allen, VA is currently seeking a Consulting Engineer in PRA.
Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) is part of the Nuclear Safety Engineering (NSE) organization in the Nuclear Analysis & Fuel and Regulatory Assurance (NAFRA) department. PRA has responsibility for developing, maintaining, and applying probabilistic risk models to support Dominion Energy’s nuclear plants in Virginia, Connecticut, and South Carolina. The PRA models are designed to evaluate plant response in the event of an accident at a nuclear power station. They account for the design of plant systems and the responses of plant operators to potential accidents to evaluate the importance of systems and components to plant risk. Risk insights are used to improve safety and efficiency of plant operations and maintenance.
Responsibilities
PRA Modeling - Use industry software to maintain PRA model files in accordance with the ASME/ANS PRA Standard
PRA Applications - Perform analysis using the PRA models to support regulatory and elective risk-informed programs and applications (Maintenance Rule, NFPA 805, Significance Determination Process, Mitigating Systems Performance Index, etc.)
Organizational Interface - Interface with Engineering, Operations, Outage & Planning, Maintenance, Training, IT, and other departments
Station Reviews – Perform reviews of station documents for PRA impact, including procedure changes, Design Change packages, and License Amendment Requests
PRA Documentation - Document model changes, supporting analyses, and PRA applications to efficiently and effectively establish model bases
PRA Project Management - Lead and manage PRA projects that involve multiple engineers/vendors and interface with multiple departments
Required knowledge, skills, abilities & experience
10+ years of nuclear industry experience
5+ years in Operations, Outage & Planning, or RICT program implementation/Fire PRA model development
Prior experience with Phoenix Risk Monitor software
Familiarity with Technical Specifications, Operability Determinations, Emergency Operating Procedures, and station maintenance scheduling
Knowledge of fundamental nuclear, mechanical, and electrical theory and engineering principles
Knowledge of fundamental theory, design, systems, structures, components, and operation of pressurized water reactors
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
Professional orientation and effective interpersonal skills; effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms; collaboration and knowledge sharing; ability to self-start and work independently
Preferred Past work experience includes SRO license, STA qualification or Work Week Coordinator role
Experience with Shutdown Safety Risk for outages
Prior PRA experience
Prior ERO experience
Note: A partial year of work experience of 6 months or greater will count as one year toward the required years of experience. A Master\'s degree will count as one year toward the required years of experience.
Required Engineering Criteria For placement of a candidate in a Consulting Engineer title, the following criteria must be met: Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country\'s own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country\'s accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
Education Requirements Education Level: Degree required (equivalence not accepted in lieu of degree): Bachelor in Engineering
Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications
Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE)
Other Working Conditions Safety-sensitive position, subject to random drug testing
Qualification for unescorted access to Dominion nuclear sites
Access to information under the purview of 10 CFR 810
Test Description No Testing Required
Export Control Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) is part of the Nuclear Safety Engineering (NSE) organization in the Nuclear Analysis & Fuel and Regulatory Assurance (NAFRA) department. PRA has responsibility for developing, maintaining, and applying probabilistic risk models to support Dominion Energy’s nuclear plants in Virginia, Connecticut, and South Carolina. The PRA models are designed to evaluate plant response in the event of an accident at a nuclear power station. They account for the design of plant systems and the responses of plant operators to potential accidents to evaluate the importance of systems and components to plant risk. Risk insights are used to improve safety and efficiency of plant operations and maintenance.
Responsibilities
PRA Modeling - Use industry software to maintain PRA model files in accordance with the ASME/ANS PRA Standard
PRA Applications - Perform analysis using the PRA models to support regulatory and elective risk-informed programs and applications (Maintenance Rule, NFPA 805, Significance Determination Process, Mitigating Systems Performance Index, etc.)
Organizational Interface - Interface with Engineering, Operations, Outage & Planning, Maintenance, Training, IT, and other departments
Station Reviews – Perform reviews of station documents for PRA impact, including procedure changes, Design Change packages, and License Amendment Requests
PRA Documentation - Document model changes, supporting analyses, and PRA applications to efficiently and effectively establish model bases
PRA Project Management - Lead and manage PRA projects that involve multiple engineers/vendors and interface with multiple departments
Required knowledge, skills, abilities & experience
10+ years of nuclear industry experience
5+ years in Operations, Outage & Planning, or RICT program implementation/Fire PRA model development
Prior experience with Phoenix Risk Monitor software
Familiarity with Technical Specifications, Operability Determinations, Emergency Operating Procedures, and station maintenance scheduling
Knowledge of fundamental nuclear, mechanical, and electrical theory and engineering principles
Knowledge of fundamental theory, design, systems, structures, components, and operation of pressurized water reactors
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
Professional orientation and effective interpersonal skills; effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms; collaboration and knowledge sharing; ability to self-start and work independently
Preferred Past work experience includes SRO license, STA qualification or Work Week Coordinator role
Experience with Shutdown Safety Risk for outages
Prior PRA experience
Prior ERO experience
Note: A partial year of work experience of 6 months or greater will count as one year toward the required years of experience. A Master\'s degree will count as one year toward the required years of experience.
Required Engineering Criteria For placement of a candidate in a Consulting Engineer title, the following criteria must be met: Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country\'s own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country\'s accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
Education Requirements Education Level: Degree required (equivalence not accepted in lieu of degree): Bachelor in Engineering
Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications
Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE)
Other Working Conditions Safety-sensitive position, subject to random drug testing
Qualification for unescorted access to Dominion nuclear sites
Access to information under the purview of 10 CFR 810
Test Description No Testing Required
Export Control Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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