Senior Principal Civil Structural Engineer

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SUMMARY

As a Senior Principal Civil Structural Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to lead civil engineering initiatives through extended knowledge of civil engineering principles and all applicable codes, regulatory requirements and standards. You will orchestrate all technical aspects of complex projects, coordinating multiple-discipline activity and establishing work plans for given projects. A successful candidate will have expert knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts, as well as advanced project management skills in managing large complex projects related to nuclear regulations and commercial projects. Will require working with project teams to budget, forecast, and execute work within approved budget. Additionally, you will need expert organization and prioritization skills, along with advanced written and oral communication abilities. In this role, you'll serve as an industry expert, potentially participating in professional societies by presenting research or attending 10 CFR Part 72 Licensee User Groups and coordinating with industry peers. You'll be assisting in technical audits internally and externally, as well as interfacing with regulators and participating in site audits. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to shape the future of PGE's infrastructure, contributing to the company's commitment to the Federal government to maintain and secure spent nuclear fuel safely and efficiently.

*Role requires background check and fingerprinting for Access Authorization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Standards: All Engineering - Maintains currency in state-of-the- art engineering practices and establishes engineering processes and standards and coordinates with nuclear industry leaders to develop innovative and creative solutions for aging management requirements established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Engineering Standards: Civil/Structural Design - Leads civil engineering initiatives through extended knowledge of civil engineering principles and all applicable codes, regulatory requirements and standards. Applies knowledge to plan, develop, coordinate and direct major and minor project assignments with complex features associated with design, construction, regulations, license commitments, maintenance or testing/calibration; discerns the need for and provides technical guidance and support to other engineers and stakeholders.

Engineering Production: All Engineering - Orchestrates all technical aspects of complex projects; coordinates multiple-discipline activity and establishes work, charters, and execution plans to be applied to given projects.

Engineering Production: Civil/Structural Design - Serves as an expert for all aspects of civil engineering and construction for commercial and nuclear facilities; provides technical consultation and guidance to colleagues, department, organization, regulatory agencies and company; determines design requirements to assist construction activities for more complex projects and determines project requirements and scope for more complex projects.

Project Coordination: All Engineering - Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on complex projects, representing the team to internal and external stakeholders (i.e., regulatory, government, technical society, etc.) and provides direction to cross- functional groups.

Project Coordination: Civil/Structural Design - Proactively identifies new projects for the company and leads projects with complex design, construction, maintenance and testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of the site.

Knowledge Sharing: All Engineering - Is externally recognized as an industry expert. May participate in professional societies by presenting papers or act as a section lead for a large or complex specialty area.

Knowledge Sharing: Civil/Structural Design - Provides input and review of technical training for department and company training; develops and provides technical training to department and company through internal training program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Education

• Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from ABET- accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency.

Experience

• Typically, 10 or more years in related field.

• Typically, experienced working in a Nuclear Environment

Certifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.

• PMP Preferred but not required

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

Functional Competencies

• Expert knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.

• Expert knowledge of other engineering disciplines and advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

• Advanced Project Management methodologies

• Expert understanding and application of engineering processes and procedures; intermediate knowledge of other related departments and functions.

• Expert industry knowledge and technology trends.

• Advanced knowledge of 10 CFR Part 72 Aging Management Program Requirements

• Knowledge of 10 CFR Part 73 Security Requirements of Spent Nuclear Fuel

• Advanced knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.

• Advanced knowledge of Nuclear Quality Requirements (NQA-1/ANSI/ISO)

• Expert knowledge of construction feasibility.

• Advanced knowledge of procurement and contract administration.

• Advanced knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.

• Competencies: Civil & Structural Design

• Advanced project management skills in managing large complex projects related to generation and substation projects.

• Expert ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical information, policies and reports.

General Competencies

• Advanced accuracy skills.

• Expert knowledge of the utility industry.

• Expert organization and prioritization skills.

• Expert decision-making skills.

• Expert Project Management skills.

• Expert written and oral communication skills.

• Advanced procedure writing and editing skills.

• Advanced individual and group presentation skills.

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE

Physical

• Does the job require a valid driver's license? - Yes

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight): Up to 10 lb

• Carrying (check appropriate weight): Up to 10 lb

• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply:

• Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

• Confined spaces

• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

• Stairs (over 10 steps)

• Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Cognitive Demands

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

• Ability to follow accuracy Standard Operating Procedures

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

• Ability to communicate and interface with Federal Regulators

• Demonstrates sound memory

• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]

• Ability to work long hours

• Ability to work a variable schedule

• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]

Environment

• Office environment

• Plant environment

• Field environment

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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