Nuclear Program Engineer (Associate - Principal)

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cook Nuclear Plant
Salary
$74,551–$93,188 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 15, 2026

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Below market

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This role $84k
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About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

American Electric Power (AEP) currently has 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,544 across 11 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Nuclear Program Engineer (Associate - Principal)

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As a Nuclear Engineer at the Engineering Programs group, you will manage the compliance and health of nuclear mechanical components such as steam generators and heat exchangers, requiring expert knowledge in component performance monitoring, risk assessment, and regulatory adherence. You’ll work on optimizing maintenance strategies, conducting field walkdowns, and ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and ASME codes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a background in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering, with experience in nuclear engineering programs preferred. The role involves technical expertise, leadership, problem-solving, effective communication, and decision-making skills within a 4x10 schedule during outages at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Skills

Python PostgreSQL ANSI/ANS standards ASME codes NRC regulations CI/CD 4x10 schedule Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Nuclear Engineering

What you'll do

  • Manage the compliance and health of nuclear mechanical component programs.
  • Monitor and manage component performance through field evaluations and trend analysis.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide technical support for event investigations and design modifications.
  • Optimize resources and track expenditures to control costs within budget parameters.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 4+ years of related nuclear engineering experience for senior positions.
  • Expert knowledge in steam generator and heat exchanger programs.
  • Ability to manage component performance through field walkdowns and trending.
  • Experience with NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required for principal level positions.

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