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 Electrical Design Engineer position assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and administration of assigned projects and programs. Essential responsibilities for this position include providing design products in support of Station priorities and operations and maintenance organization needs. The design products are essential to address degraded/non-conforming conditions and to maintain plant reliability. Engineering deliverables include products such as engineering changes, specifications, calculations, and documented engineering evaluations.
EDUCATION
Education and Experience will determine the position/title and are listed below in the POSITION Section
Emphasis in Power System Design. (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE
Experience will determine the position/title in the POSITION Section.
Experience performing electrical engineering evaluations and power systems evaluations at a nuclear power plant. (Preferred).
Knowledge of design, operations, maintenance, and testing, preferably nuclear power (Preferred).
Experience with power plant electrical engineering specification, design, and construction (Preferred).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Professional Engineering License. (Preferred)
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical support for operations and maintenance personnel regarding plant systems.
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders on design projects.
Prepares/reviews complex electrical engineering evaluations and detailed engineering changes to address plant issues.
Prepares/reviews degraded/non-conforming component dispositions. Evaluates the extent of the condition and its effect on ability to perform the required design function.
Prepares/reviews causal investigations to condition reports for completeness and required actions.
Prepares/reviews/approves engineering documentation (e.g.: calculations, specifications, analyses, drawings, evaluations, etc.).
Reviews and evaluates industry documentation and event reports for relevant application to the Station and identify appropriate necessary actions.
Ensures applicable activities are maintained within allocated schedule and budget.
Prepares and delivers Management level reports on specific tasks.
Prepares/reviews reportability and operability reviews of station issues to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform reviews of operating experience reports and license amendment changes. As required, prepare technical reports to be submitted to EPRI, INPO, NERC, Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE), and NRC.
Provide engineering expertise when required to support complex plant issues or requests for assistance from other site organizations.
Support station compliance work activities related to NERC Reliability Standard, Texas RE, and PUCT Texas Administrative Code (TAC) compliance as assigned.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Accept 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.
Normal office environment with frequent field inspections/walkdowns in a plant environment and in all kinds of weather conditions. May require working outside and at night.
Travel may be required.
May be required to carry phone.
WORK LOCATION
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. Hybrid/remote work option will require alignment with engineering leadership after all required job qualifications are successfully earned.
The above information on these job descriptions have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within these classifications. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Requested changes to the job descriptions must be submitted to Compensation.
POSITIONS
Staff Engineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
5 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience (Required)
3 years 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 nuclear power related. (Preferred)
Principal Engineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Required)
EXPERIENCE
12 years of engineering, maintenance or operations experience. (Required)
5 years nuclear power related. (Preferred)
Engineering Management Team and GM approval is required to advance to Principal Engineer level.
Posting closes - October 13, 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.
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