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Nuclear Engineering Plant Program Specialist / Nuclear Procedure Writer

Job Type: Contract - Remote Schedule: 40 hours/week

System One is seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineering Plant Program Specialist / Nuclear Procedure Writer to support the development and implementation of engineering programs and administrative procedures for an advanced nuclear power plant. This position will play a critical role in developing engineering program procedures, improving plant processes, and ensuring compliance with NRC regulations, industry standards, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive commercial nuclear experience, a strong background in technical procedure writing, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams supporting plant design, construction, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and maintain engineering program procedures and administrative processes.
• Create and execute plans for developing, tracking, and maintaining engineering and plant procedures.
• Develop and maintain standards for engineering processes, procedure development, and program implementation.
• Write and revise engineering, administrative, operations, and maintenance procedures to support plant activities.
• Lead initiatives to streamline engineering programs and improve procedure development processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional procedure reviews with engineering, operations, maintenance, licensing, and other plant organizations.
• Support implementation of electronic procedures, workflow tools, and document management systems.
• Coordinate geographically diverse teams of procedure writers and program owners.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training on procedure development standards and best practices.
• Ensure procedures comply with NRC regulations, INPO guidance, NEI standards, company procedures, and applicable industry codes.
• Support regulatory reviews, including 10 CFR 50.59, 10 CFR 72.48, and other licensing requirements.
• Incorporate operating experience, design changes, regulatory updates, industry operating experience reports, and lessons learned into plant procedures.
• Maintain auditable records supporting procedure development and revision history.
• Identify software and workflow improvements that support engineering program implementation.
• Assist with department planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Support additional procedure development activities as needed to meet project milestones and plant schedules.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial nuclear power plant experience in engineering, operations, or maintenance.
• 5+ years of experience writing nuclear power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering procedures.
• 2+ years of experience writing nuclear administrative program procedures.
• 2+ years of experience serving as a team lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial nuclear plant systems, terminology, and engineering processes.
• Experience interpreting NRC regulations, nuclear industry standards, and licensing requirements to ensure procedural compliance.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and document control experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using electronic procedure management systems, workflow tools, or document management software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to procedural quality and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new nuclear plant design, construction, startup, or commissioning.
• Experience with engineering programs such as:
  • Corrective Action Program (CAP)
  • Engineering Change
  • Configuration Management
  • Maintenance Coatings
  • Chemical & Consumable Control
• Experience implementing electronic procedures and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with NEI guidance, INPO accreditation standards, and NRC operating experience documentation.
• Experience evaluating and implementing software solutions that support engineering procedures and program management.

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 5%
• Work Environment: Standard office environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform computer-based work, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.