STP Nuclear Operating Company
Welding Program Engineer - All Levels
STP Nuclear Operating Company, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
STP Nuclear Operating Company, 12090 FM 521, Wadsworth, Texas, United States of America
Job Description 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 Welding Program Engineer works in the Strategic Engineering department in the Engineering Programs section. This individual is responsible for the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the welding program that promotes equipment reliability and assures compliance with regulations and commitments. Welding Program Engineer also provides technical oversight to personnel performing planning and implementing welding activities.
EDUCATION
Education requirements are listed below in the POSITION section.
EXPERIENCE
Experience will determine the position/title and are listed below in the POSITION section.
Relevant education (graduate school) and military service will be considered for credit as experience.
Master’s degree in technical discipline, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Engineering Technology is the equivalent of 1 year experience.
Working knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, AWS D9.1, ASME III Subsection NX-4000 and NX-5000, ASME Section XI, ASME/ANSI B31.1, API 1104 and ASME Section VIII (Preferred).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Current or previous American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (Preferred).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures program scope and activities comply with changes in regulations and industry guidance.
Responsible for the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the site welding program.
Interfaces with the Projects and Maintenance departments to provide technical oversight of welding activities.
Prepares and maintains program reports and procedures for record retention as required by regulation.
Participates in industry activities including user groups, training, program self-assessments, benchmarking, and ASME Code Meetings as applicable.
Assesses, monitors, and communicates the health of programs. Advocates for the needs and continued improvement of assigned programs using forums such as management presentations and health reports.
Maintains the weld database for database improvements and revisions.
Provides technical oversight for testing/verification of new models of welding equipment.
Monitors welding and mock‑up activities being performed by specialty welding contractors on and off site.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Accept Emergency Response Organization (ERO) position as needed.
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
Site – Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site.
POSITIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
No experience is required.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
6 months of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
1 year of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)
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)
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)
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 – October 29, 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.
STP Nuclear Operating Company, 12090 FM 521, Wadsworth, Texas, United States of America
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Job Description 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 Welding Program Engineer works in the Strategic Engineering department in the Engineering Programs section. This individual is responsible for the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the welding program that promotes equipment reliability and assures compliance with regulations and commitments. Welding Program Engineer also provides technical oversight to personnel performing planning and implementing welding activities.
EDUCATION
Education requirements are listed below in the POSITION section.
EXPERIENCE
Experience will determine the position/title and are listed below in the POSITION section.
Relevant education (graduate school) and military service will be considered for credit as experience.
Master’s degree in technical discipline, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Engineering Technology is the equivalent of 1 year experience.
Working knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, AWS D9.1, ASME III Subsection NX-4000 and NX-5000, ASME Section XI, ASME/ANSI B31.1, API 1104 and ASME Section VIII (Preferred).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Current or previous American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (Preferred).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures program scope and activities comply with changes in regulations and industry guidance.
Responsible for the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the site welding program.
Interfaces with the Projects and Maintenance departments to provide technical oversight of welding activities.
Prepares and maintains program reports and procedures for record retention as required by regulation.
Participates in industry activities including user groups, training, program self-assessments, benchmarking, and ASME Code Meetings as applicable.
Assesses, monitors, and communicates the health of programs. Advocates for the needs and continued improvement of assigned programs using forums such as management presentations and health reports.
Maintains the weld database for database improvements and revisions.
Provides technical oversight for testing/verification of new models of welding equipment.
Monitors welding and mock‑up activities being performed by specialty welding contractors on and off site.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Accept Emergency Response Organization (ERO) position as needed.
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
Site – Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site.
POSITIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
No experience is required.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
6 months of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
1 year of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)
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)
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)
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 – October 29, 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.
STP Nuclear Operating Company, 12090 FM 521, Wadsworth, Texas, United States of America
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