External - Posting Description
Ideal Candidate (Pump Engineer):
The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise in large industrial pumping systems, with direct experience in the application, qualification, selection, testing, maintenance, and lifecycle management of heavy-duty pumps and associated fluid-handling equipment. This includes deep knowledge of pump hydraulics, rotating assemblies, impeller and casing technologies, shaft and bearing systems, materials science and mechanics of materials, mechanical seals, lubrication, motor-pump alignment, and overall fluid-delivery architecture.
A BSME or closely related engineering degree is required, along with extensive hands-on experience performing diagnostic testing, condition assessment, and troubleshooting of large industrial pumps. The candidate must be capable of interpreting complex mechanical and hydraulic failure modes, executing root-cause analyses, and implementing corrective and preventive actions based on industry standards, vibration data, performance curves, and reliability test results.
This role requires daily technical coordination across design engineering, procurement, maintenance, operations, and planning organizations to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to plant safety requirements. The candidate will also provide engineering input to long-range major maintenance strategies and capital planning by recommending refurbishment, rebuild, or replacement intervals driven by environmental conditions, operating profiles, runtime hours, wear patterns, age-related degradation, and quantitative pump performance tests.
System Engineer, Components (NPG) B (Pumps) - 518734
Organization: Nuclear Power Group
Department: Tactical Engineering
Work Location: Soddy Daisy, TN
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 08/07/2026
Posting Close: 08/16/2026 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
Provides component technical interpretations of design requirements as they apply to the maintenance and operation of electrical and mechanical nuclear plant components. Provides engineering recommendations and alternatives for solving operational problems involving system and component performance. Areas of focus may include but are not limited to valves, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, etc. Serves as the primary plant contact and is responsible for assigned component. Develops solutions and engineering options to support safe, reliable and efficient system operation. Develops and performs tests to demonstrate that component design requirements and specifications are met for modified systems. Performs work which involves conventional systems engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of component and system precedents and performance as well as an extensive knowledge of principles of instrumentation and control theory and electrical principles.
As a fully competent system engineer in all conventional experience aspects, conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard problem solving techniques and the application of system procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Required sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
Electrical Auxiliary & Control Power Principles; System Operation; Plant Control System Knowledge; Technical Writing Skills; 10CFR50.59 Reviews; Communication Skills; Industry Codes/Standards; Coordination/Facilitation Skills; Root Cause Analysis; Operability Evaluations; Equipment Failure Analysis
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A B.S. degree in electrical engineering or other related engineering degree from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education.
Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.
Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable.
Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume "on-call" rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.
