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Areva

LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY?  "ENERGIZE" YOUR FUTURE WITH AREVA!
 
AREVA supplies solutions for power generation with less carbon. Its expertise and unwavering insistence on safety, security, transparency and ethics are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.
 
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering to utilities covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction, and related services. The group is also expanding in renewable energies - wind, solar, bioenergies, hydrogen and storage - to be one of the top three in this sector worldwide in 2012.
 
With these two major offers, AREVA's 48,000 employees are helping to supply ever safer, cleaner and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
 
AREVA provides its customers with solutions for low-carbon power generation in North America and all over the world. As the leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in the renewable energies sector, AREVA combines U.S. and Canadian leadership, access to worldwide expertise and a proven track record of performance. Sustainable development is a core component of AREVA's strategy. Its more than 5,000 U.S. and Canadian employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people. AREVA Inc. is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Visit us at http://us.areva.com or follow us at Twitter.
 
AREVA Federal Services LLC (AFS):
 
AREVA Federal Services LLC (AFS) is a world-class nuclear engineering services and operations contractor which was established to serve the Federal Government, specifically the Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors, by combining the capabilities, technologies, and resources from multiple AREVA companies.  AREVA offers international experience in all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle and has experience and capabilities in process development, engineering, design, construction, fabrication, and operations of nuclear waste management facilities and technologies.
 
The combined resources of AFS include more than 400 employees, comprising over 200 engineers and 50 scientists. Additionally, since AFS is part of the large global company AREVA, Federal clients have access to the entire AREVA family of companies with a global workforce of over 48,000 employees and a U.S. workforce that exceeds 5,000 employees.
 
AFS Richland Engineering Organization:
 
The AFS Richland Engineering organization is responsible for the design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and deployment of systems and technologies to recover, process, handle and store radioactive waste at the Hanford Site and other DOE facilities.  Additionally, the organization is responsible for providing technical support to the Hanford Site primary contractors.
 
Job Description:
 
AREVA Federal Services LLC, a subsidiary of AREVA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer IV - Advisory for our Richland, WA location.  
 
Responsibilities and duties include: 
  • Under broad supervision, performs complex engineering assignments requiring originality, ingenuity and the development of new methods or resolution of conflicting objectives.
  • Provides advanced technical support to and works with multiple disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Reviews progress and updates management, as needed.
  • Discipline lead for electrical distribution and lighting design for unique one-of-a-kind modular systems, including all areas of the product lifecycle from specification, design, calculations, documentation, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, delivery, training and commissioning support.
  • Work in a team-based environment to assist other engineers with the design of electrical power and lighting distribution systems for nuclear applications, as well as assisting clients in defining system requirements.
  • Prepare documentation such as design and functional requirements, specifications, drawings, calculations, test procedures, and other supporting documentation.
  • Evaluate design alternatives and resolve complex field problems.
  • Performs a variety of complex engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.
  • Receives minimal assistance and instruction on most assignments and solutions.
  • Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.
  • Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making complex adaptations and modifications.
  • Develops new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
  • Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements.
  • Works on special projects and perform other related duties and tasks, as required.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity.  Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position. 
  • BS in Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of 5 - 7 years engineering experience in the nuclear industry.  
  • Experience implementing and interpretating NEC requirements and IEEE codes and standards into a finished product.
  • Previous related design experience required.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills necessary.
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge in particular field of specialization and has completed significant assignments.
  • Has well-developed leadership qualities.
  • Works well in team and individual based development environments.
  • Experience designing electrical distribution systems; reviewing design media; producing engineering studies; plant design change documentation; providing support during installation, testing, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge and experience applying NQA-1, government and national codes and standards. 
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position. 
  • Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques, and criteria.
  • Good communications skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
  • Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
  • Hanford Site experience
  • Washington State PE License
TRAVEL
 
Some (approx. 2-3 weeks per year) travel required.
 
AREVA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
 


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