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Engineer, I - Sr. Lead (Nuc)

Entergy
Russellville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2026

About the role

Job Title: Engineer, I - Sr. Lead (Nuc)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

*This position may be filled as an Engineer I, II, II, Sr or Sr Lead based on experience. *

 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE


The System Engineer provides technical support for plant systems, components, and related programs, This role is responsible for resolving day-to-day plant issues, maintaining configuration control, supporting Maintenance and Operations, and ensuring the reliability and performance of assigned systems. The position serves as a key interface between Engineering and other station departments while contributing to both emergent troubleshooting and long-term program health. 

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Identify and resolve plant issues, including those arising from significant events and complex technical challenges.
  • Provide technical support to Maintenance and Operations for troubleshooting equipment, systems, and emergent conditions.
  • Develop and issue engineering changes, including design modifications and temporary alterations, in support of plant needs and equipment reliability.
  • Maintain Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualifications and perform associated duties as required. Provide technical information and guidance related to program bases, performance requirements, compliance status, and industry operating experience. 
  • Conduct condition-based monitoring equipment and optimize preventative maintenance activities using feedback from Maintenance and program reviews.
  • Plan, prioritize, and support project lifecycle activities, including corrective action plans and improvement initiatives. 
  • Prepare engineering products in accordance with established standards, procedures, and quality expectations. 
  • Support changes in system and component configuration, design, and associated design basis. 
  • Monitor system performance. including, trending, field walkdowns, deficiency identification, and priority setting,
  • Perform failure evaluations and support or lead root cause analyses, as needed.
  • Ensures lessons learned from fleet operating experience are incorporated into site programs and processes. .
  • Maintain required qualifications and complete training necessary for assigned duties. 
     

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

Minimum education required of the position


Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program OR a related physical science discipline associated with power plant operations. OR equivalent work experience demonstrating success at the engineer/technical specialist level.

 

Minimum experience required of the position

 

  •  Engineer I: 0 – 2 years’ experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent experience 
  •  Engineer II: 2 – 3 years’ experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent experience
  •  Engineer III: 4– 5 years’ experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent experience
  •  Engineer Sr.: 8+ years. based on overall experience and prior role evaluations.

 

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Proficiency in PC applications, engineering tools, and analytical systems appropriate to the engineering level. 

 

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position


Desired: SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR; Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Primary Location: Arkansas-Russellville Arkansas : Russellville 
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123801
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disab

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