Nuclear Program Engineer (Associate - Principal)

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Cook Nuclear Plant Posted 2 days ago Apply by Jun 15, 2026 $74,551$93,188 / year

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This role $84k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $160,075–$217,160 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $84k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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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

As a Nuclear Engineer at the Engineering Programs group, you will manage compliance and health for nuclear mechanical components, focusing on areas like the Snubber Program. Your day-to-day involves monitoring component performance through field assessments, trend analysis, and implementing maintenance strategies while ensuring adherence to safety regulations such as NRC guidelines and ASME codes. You’ll need a strong background in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering, with experience preferred for intermediate to senior roles requiring 2-8 years of related work experience. Key skills include technical expertise, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities within a regulated environment. This role demands local presence due to the 4x10 schedule and on-site requirements during outages at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What you'll do

  • Manage the compliance and health of nuclear mechanical component programs.
  • Evaluate risks and develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate them.
  • Monitor and manage component performance through field inspections and data analysis.
  • Provide technical support for event investigations, troubleshooting, and regulatory correspondence.
  • Ensure adherence to nuclear safety, quality assurance, and radiation protection regulations.
  • Control costs by optimizing resources and tracking expenditures 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 roles.
  • Expert knowledge in assigned nuclear mechanical component programs.
  • Ability to manage and optimize resources within budget constraints.
  • Experience with NRC regulations, ANSI/ANS standards, and ASME codes.
  • Technical expertise in analyzing complex problems and recommending solutions.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required for principal positions.

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