JOB TITLE: Engineer (Hybrid-Remote, Nuclear Engineering, Reactor Engineering, Nuclear Fuels Engineer)
DEPARTMENT: Nuclear Engineering
LOCATION: Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Burlington, KS
PAY RANGE: Engineer I Min: $70,000 Mid: $77,400 Max: $92,900
Engineer II Min: $75,600 Mid: $94,500 Max: $113,400
Staff Engineer Min: $84,500 Mid: $105,600 Max: $126,700
Senior Engineer Min: $85,500 Mid: $114,400 Max: $142,500
Lead Engineer Min: $89,900 Mid: $119,900 Max $149,900

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Wolf Creek Generating Station is Kansas' first nuclear power generating station, providing electric generation for Evergy and KEPCo. Wolf Creek has been safely providing clean, reliable energy to the citizens of Kansas and Missouri since 1985. The plant generates about 1,200 megawatts of electricity, which is enough energy to power more than 800,000 homes.
People are our greatest strength and resource at Wolf Creek. Every individual is important, regardless of job function. We take great pride in our staff and celebrate the strong Midwestern work ethic.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Wolf Creek has an immediate opening for a full-time Engineer, entry level through experienced, to work within the Reactor Engineering and Nuclear Fuels Nuclear Engineering Group based in Burlington, KS. This position will be assigned with the support of our operations group's safe production of nuclear energy. This position includes emergent support of reactivity control, scheduled tests that ensure the plant is operating within safety margins, and long-term planning to prepare for upcoming fuel reloads. More details are provided below.

SCHEDULED WORK HOURS:
4-day Work Week; Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid work options available; able to work up to 50% remotely.

Many of our employees commute from nearby cities, with Burlington being the nearest town 10 minutes away. Wolf Creek Generating Station is approximately 40 minutes from Emporia, 60 minutes from Topeka, 45 minutes from Ottawa, and 75 minutes from Olathe.

BENEFITS:
We offer our fulltime staff employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance of surveillances as required by Wolf Creek's NRC license
• Project Management of various sizes
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Oversight
• Trending and Monitoring
• Life Cycle Management and Long-Range Improvement Planning
• Review Industry Standards/Guidelines and Operating Experience
• Emergency Response Organization Support / Drills
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management

POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
Nuclear Fuels activities may include fuel vendor oversight; fuel budget support; fuel reliability management; Safety Analysis support; fuel movement coordination; fuel inspection and evaluation; Nuclear Fuels project management; Core Design cycle management; ownership of fuel design change management process; Special Nuclear Material inventory & reporting; and ERO (Emergency Response Organization) support.
Reactor Engineering activities may include physics testing; core performance and reactivity instrumentation monitoring and trending; performing flux maps and reactivity surveillances (e.g. Shutdown Margin Determination, Estimated Critical Position, Peaking Factor); using and maintaining BEACON TSM (Technical Specification Monitor); developing reactivity plans for power maneuvers; fuel movement coordination; fuel inspection, and evaluation; system responsibilities (nuclear instrumentation, loose parts monitoring, refueling equipment, flux mapping); Special Nuclear Material inventory & reporting; and ERO (Emergency Response Organization) support.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• The Engineer I position requires a BS degree in engineering.
• The Engineer II position requires a BS degree in engineering and two years relevant experience.
• The Staff Engineer (Engineer III) position requires a BS degree in Engineering and four years relevant experience.
• The Senior Engineer position requires a BS degree in Engineering and eight years of relevant experience and registered engineering in training (EIT) or board recognized industry certification preferred.
• The Lead Engineer position requires a BS degree in Engineering and twelve years of relevant experience and a Kansas Professional Engineer License is preferred.
• A Nuclear Engineering degree or Mechanical Engineering degree with Nuclear Option is required.
• Curriculum must be accredited by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ABET). Any other baccalaureate engineering curriculum that has not been accredited by ABET but has been evaluated and found to be of an equivalent standard that may be reviewed and accepted by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions is acceptable.
• Relevant experience is defined as professional level experience in engineering, engineering support or nuclear plant operations and support. The incumbent must possess engineering expertise related to the general area of assignment such as electrical, mechanical, civil, nuclear, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Successful completion of the Engineering Fundamentals examination is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position requires good oral and written communication skills.
This position requires a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS :
This position requires the ability to pass vision requirements associated with Company physical in order to read detailed engineering prints and drawings and inspect equipment installations and job sites.
This position requires the ability to work in a moderately noisy environment (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

EVERGY HAS A CLEAR MISSION To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.