Principal Regulatory Engineer (Nine Mile Point)

Job Description

Description

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purpose-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge.

Constellation has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity than any other company in America. We're generating power 24/7 with the nation's largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a successful career.

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $139,500 to $155,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Performs advanced regulatory/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of nuclear plant operations. Responsible for regulatory/technical decisions. Possesses superior knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has excellent knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations. Understands interrelations and functions of various organizations (e.g., NRC, INPO, NEI, etc.) related to nuclear power. Functions with recognized level of expertise in the regulatory area. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (means principal, main, major or most important duties / accountabilities that the employee performs) Item Accountability % 1 Perform advanced regulatory and technical tasks, and provide insights in support of nuclear plant operations. 20 2 Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of regulatory/technical projects. 15 3 Provide in-depth regulatory/technical expertise to develop, manage and implement regulatory activities related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability ensuring compliance to customer's needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. 15 4 Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper licensing basis management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, regulations and codes are used in preparation of products. 15 5 Provide regulatory/technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve regulatory issues. 10 6 Provide initial or complete task management of regulatory issues. 5 7 Recommend new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations. 5 8 Support resolution of regulatory issues associated with plant design modifications, testing and problem solving. 5 9 Assure all regulatory products prepared or overseen are in accordance with applicable procedures, licensing basis, industry codes, and all regulatory requirements. 5 10 Perform ERO role and maintain qualifications as an active member of the ERO. 5

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

JOB SCOPE

• Possesses superior regulatory/technical expertise/skills and performs advanced tasks independently. Performs regulatory tasks independently and actively imparts knowledge to others. Higher level of accountability than a Senior Regulatory Engineer. Must be able to manage and implement regulatory processes and programs, has wide latitude to make regulatory/technical decisions within accountabilities.
• Department Specific Roles/Responsibilities:
• Regulatory Assurance
• Regulatory Assurance includes the following functions: corrective action and self
• assessment/benchmarking program implementation, regulatory compliance and communications (NRC Region and State interface), and regulatory programs (e.g., commitment management, operating experience, NRC performance indicators, etc.) implementation. Support day-to-day site operations including PORC process, UFSAR change process, plant Technical Specifications support, operability and reportability support, inspection planning and support, case management, integration of operating experience into daily activities, leadership for ongoing corrective action and self-assessment activities, and implementation of site commitment management items. Implement policies, programs and processes as designed, feeding back suggested changes to Corporate for improvements. Communicate site issues with regulatory significance to Licensing organization to gain support and enable fleet-wide learning. Provide site-specific administrative support for the NSRB function.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Senior Staff Engineer

• B.S. in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer and 10+ years engineering experience and exceptional performance

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Professional Engineer Registration
• Advanced technical degree or related coursework
• Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Experience

 

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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