DCPP (Nuc) Engineer, Senior (Civil)

Requisition ID # 172060 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Avila Beach

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) safely and reliably produces electricity that is environmentally responsible and cost effective for our customers and shareholders. DCPP's mission is to be the leading nuclear power plant in the country and to: Inspire and positively influence the industry through our safe, reliable, and excellent operational performance. Embrace new ideas to continuously improve our plant and our work environment. Proactively learn from ourselves and others. Enrich our communities and the environment, increasing the public's trust and confidence in nuclear power.

Position Summary

This is an ESC Local 20 represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

In addition to meeting the criteria for an “Nuclear Journey Level, this category is for an individual that has acquired extensive knowledge of concepts, principles and practices, and works independently with only general direction. This individual will provide technical direction and completes assignments that require integration with other departments and are of broad scope and complexity. Position has wide-ranging expertise and unique experience and “advanced” expertise in the quality area.

May be required to fill a rotation in the DCPP Emergency Response Organization (ERO) as necessary.

To obtain and maintain employment, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check for unescorted access to a nuclear plant, psychological screen, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening in fulfillment of federal requirements.

PG&E is providing  the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

California Minimum: $153,828

California Maximum: $197,628

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise and performs engineering and technical analyses, studies, and develops conceptual solutions
• Develops and reviews design documents and design changes to ensure plant design basis is maintained  
• Presents findings and conclusions to internal organizations, contractors, outside vendors, regulators and management.
• Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, calculations and reports.  
• Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
• Works independently with only general direction and clearly communicates with Engineering Supervisor  
• Maintains a key focus on nuclear, industrial and radiological safety
• May perform functions of Associate and Journey level Engineers
• Applies extensive knowledge of concepts, principles and practices in engineering to resolve complex problems
• Works well with Operations, Maintenance, Work Control and Senior Management
• Completes assignments of broad scope and complexity with few precedents or standards.
• Completes assignments that require integration of information from a variety of sources.
• Applies aging management strategies for life extension consistent with codes, standards and license
• Assesses business conditions, identifies efficiency opportunities, and develops programs to enhance nuclear generation business positions.
• Provides leadership, direction, and assistance to technical employees and teams. Coaches and develops others.
• Is recognized as the “expert” within specific area of expertise.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve company performance (quality, performance, human factors, financial, regulatory).
• Provides superior customer service solutions.
• Recommends and assists in implementation of strategic direction.
• Effectively represents PG&E at industry association, trade committee, and inter-utility work groups.

Qualifications Minimum:

• A four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the United States or the equivalent as defined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993

• Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the basic duties of the Senior Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering and related science.

Desired:

The successful candidate will preferably possess many of the following:

• A four-year Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in structural engineering; graduate degree (M.S./M.A./Ph.D.) preferred
• Current and active California Professional Engineer (PE) license (Civil or Structural) desirable
• Demonstrated experience in structural and/or seismic analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures in operating facilities
• Experience supporting the long‑term performance and condition assessment of structures, including evaluation of aging, degradation mechanisms, and life‑extension considerations
• Experience developing, reviewing, and approving engineering calculations, design changes, and technical justifications to ensure continued compliance with established design and licensing bases
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible or lead engineer for complex civil/structural scopes, providing technical direction to engineers, designers, and contracted resources
• Experience providing project engineering support, including scope development, engineering oversight, design integration, and coordination with project management, operations, maintenance, and work control organizations
• Experience performing or reviewing seismic evaluations, structural anchorage designs, and the qualification of structures and components subject to dynamic or abnormal loading
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., ACI, AISC, ASCE and related seismic and anchorage provisions) as applied to safety‑related and industrial structures
• Experience evaluating and resolving degraded or nonconforming conditions, including development of concrete and steel repair strategies and support of field implementation
• Ability to perform and/or review temporary condition evaluations, such as construction loads, temporary supports, scaffolding, rigging, or other short‑term structural configurations
• Experience supporting planned and emergent work in an operating plant environment, including providing timely engineering support during periods of elevated work activity
• Demonstrated capability to integrate multi‑discipline technical inputs and apply conservative engineering judgment in making safety‑significant decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical conclusions to plant leadership, peers, and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to mentor and coach engineers, promote high engineering standards, and reinforce a strong nuclear safety culture