Principle Engineer 3

Description

Position Overview

BLOC Resources is seeking a highly skilled, analytical, and detail-oriented Principal Engineer 3 to support the Vogtle Extended Power Uprate (EPU) team at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia.

This position plays a critical role in supporting technical engineering research, documentation development, and independent technical reviews associated with evaluating and improving nuclear power plant performance.

The selected candidate will be responsible for researching and retrieving technical information from existing Plant Vogtle engineering records, analyzing technical basis documentation, preparing comprehensive technical summaries, and reviewing engineering analysis reports developed by other technical professionals.

The position has two primary responsibilities, with approximately 50% of the workload dedicated to technical basis research and documentation preparation and 50% dedicated to engineering report review and technical evaluation. Actual assignments may vary depending on project priorities.

The successful candidate must possess strong engineering judgment, exceptional technical writing skills, the ability to interpret complex engineering documentation, and experience evaluating technical analyses within a highly regulated industrial environment.

This opportunity suits an experienced engineering professional who enjoys technical investigation, document analysis, quality assurance, and collaborative problem-solving.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Basis Research & Engineering Documentation - Approximately 50%

• Conduct detailed technical research using existing Plant Vogtle engineering documentation and technical basis records.
• Identify, retrieve, and evaluate relevant technical information contained within original and updated plant engineering documents.
• Research historical engineering analyses, calculations, modification design packages, and related technical records.
• Review engineering documents to understand the technical assumptions, design requirements, calculations, and conclusions supporting plant operations and proposed improvements.
• Organize technical information into structured summaries that clearly communicate engineering findings.
• Prepare technical basis documentation consistent with Southern Nuclear Corporation (SNC) formatting, documentation, and review requirements.
• Ensure technical summaries accurately represent the source material and provide appropriate references to supporting engineering documentation.
• Identify missing information, conflicting data, or inconsistencies requiring additional research or clarification.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel to obtain additional technical information when necessary.
• Submit completed technical basis summaries and supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Incorporate reviewer comments and revisions into final technical documentation.
• Maintain traceability between technical conclusions and their supporting engineering sources.

2. Technical Report Review & Engineering Evaluation - Approximately 50%

• Perform detailed technical reviews of engineering analysis reports prepared by other engineering professionals.
• Evaluate engineering reports associated with potential improvements to nuclear plant performance and operational capabilities.
• Assess the technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and overall quality of engineering analyses.
• Review engineering assumptions, analytical methods, supporting calculations, and technical conclusions.
• Identify technical discrepancies, unsupported assumptions, incomplete evaluations, or documentation deficiencies.
• Provide clear, constructive, and technically sound feedback to report authors.
• Evaluate whether engineering reports adequately support their stated conclusions and recommendations.
• Verify that technical reports appropriately reference supporting engineering documentation and applicable design information.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical specialists to resolve questions arising during document reviews.
• Recommend revisions or additional technical evaluations when necessary.
• Document review findings and track resolution of technical comments.
• Support the timely completion and approval of technical reports in accordance with established project requirements.

3. Engineering Analysis & Technical Evaluation

• Apply engineering principles and analytical reasoning to evaluate complex technical information.
• Review calculations, design documentation, and engineering analyses associated with plant systems and equipment.
• Assess the relationship between historical engineering design information and proposed plant performance improvements.
• Evaluate the technical basis supporting engineering decisions and proposed modifications.
• Identify potential technical risks, inconsistencies, or areas requiring additional engineering evaluation.
• Support engineering discussions involving design assumptions, equipment performance, and technical documentation.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment when reviewing technical conclusions.
• Escalate significant technical concerns to the Vogtle EPU Supervisor or appropriate engineering personnel.

4. Nuclear Plant Engineering Documentation & Configuration Support

• Develop familiarity with Plant Vogtle technical basis documentation and engineering record systems.
• Research original plant design information and subsequent engineering modifications.
• Review historical and current engineering records to identify relevant technical requirements.
• Support the accurate documentation of engineering analyses associated with plant improvements.
• Maintain organized records of technical research, review comments, and approved documentation.
• Follow established document control, version management, and engineering review processes.
• Ensure technical work products maintain appropriate traceability to approved engineering sources.
• Support engineering configuration management by accurately identifying and referencing applicable design documentation.

5. Engineering Research Tools & Technology

• Utilize available electronic engineering records, technical databases, and document retrieval systems.
• Apply efficient research techniques to locate relevant technical information across extensive engineering documentation.
• Use Southern Nuclear Corporation's available AI-assisted search capability to support technical document research, where authorized.
• Independently verify information identified through AI-assisted search tools against approved source documentation.
• Maintain accuracy and traceability when using digital research technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of technical research and documentation preparation.
• Follow applicable information security and document access requirements.

6. Project Coordination & Technical Communication

• Work directly with the Vogtle EPU Supervisor to understand project priorities and assigned technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, technical reviewers, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate research findings, technical concerns, and report review comments clearly and professionally.
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions concerning engineering documentation and report evaluations.
• Provide timely updates regarding assigned research activities, report reviews, and project deliverables.
• Manage multiple technical assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
• Support resolution of engineering questions and documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with project engineers and technical personnel.

7. Quality Assurance, Safety & Regulatory Awareness

• Follow applicable engineering quality assurance procedures and documentation requirements.
• Support a safety-focused work environment consistent with nuclear industry expectations.
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy, documentation integrity, and professional accountability.
• Ensure technical research and review activities are performed using approved procedures and appropriate source documents.
• Identify and report potential technical quality concerns through established channels.
• Recognize the importance of accurate engineering documentation in supporting safe and reliable nuclear plant operations.
• Protect confidential and controlled technical information in accordance with company requirements.

Required Qualifications
Education

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Engineering Degree: Degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution.

OR

• Equivalent Experience: Five or more years of direct, relevant technical engineering experience may be considered in lieu of an engineering degree, subject to client approval.

Professional Experience

• Demonstrated experience reviewing, researching, or preparing engineering technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering analyses, calculations, and design-related information.
• Experience evaluating technical reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and analytical problem-solving.
• Experience preparing clear, technically accurate written documentation.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with engineering teams and supervisors.
• Experience managing detailed technical assignments and meeting project deadlines.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate engineering calculations, analyses, and design documents.
• Strong technical research and information retrieval skills.
• Understanding of engineering documentation practices and review processes.
• Ability to assess engineering assumptions, technical conclusions, and supporting evidence.
• Strong proficiency with electronic documents, databases, and technical research tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to prepare organized technical summaries and document review comments.
• Understanding of technical quality assurance and document control practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications will receive additional consideration:

• Previous engineering experience within the nuclear power generation industry.
• Experience supporting nuclear plant engineering projects, design modifications, or plant performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with nuclear power plant technical basis documentation.
• Experience reviewing engineering calculations, modification design packages, or technical analysis reports.
• Previous experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) or similar plant improvement projects.
• Familiarity with engineering document control and configuration management processes.
• Experience working within a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry quality assurance and technical documentation expectations.
• Experience conducting historical engineering record research.
• Familiarity with technical database systems and AI-assisted document search technologies.
• Strong background in engineering report preparation, technical writing, and peer review.

Required Skills & Core Competencies
Engineering & Analytical Skills

• Strong technical reasoning and engineering judgment.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical information and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong attention to engineering assumptions, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Capability to understand the technical relationship between engineering analyses and plant performance.

Technical Writing & Documentation

• Excellent technical writing and editing skills.
• Ability to summarize complex engineering information clearly and accurately.
• Strong document organization and referencing skills.
• Ability to provide professional, constructive review comments.
• Commitment to maintaining complete and accurate engineering records.

Research & Problem-Solving

• Strong investigative and analytical research capabilities.
• Ability to locate relevant information across large collections of technical documents.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to identify information gaps.
• Ability to work through technical questions methodically.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Communication & Collaboration

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, technical specialists, and project leadership.
• Professional approach to discussing technical findings and review comments.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering issues clearly.
• Willingness to seek clarification and resolve technical questions collaboratively.

Professional Attributes

• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Adaptable to changing project requirements and technical priorities.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling technical information.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Typical Day in This Role

A typical workday may involve:

• Reviewing assigned engineering research or technical report evaluation tasks.
• Searching Plant Vogtle techni