Materials Engineer

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience that demonstrates use of materials engineering or metallurgy principles as they relate to the evaluation of welding and weld-related topics concerning nuclear reactors and reactor internals; or similar systems such as other power plant technologies and construction or maintenance of shipboard naval applications. This experience must include substantive welding and welding related activities.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge of the application of materials/ metallurgical engineering in nuclear facility design, fabrication, construction, analysis, testing, maintenance, inspection, testing and operation with emphasis on welding and weld-related technical aspects. Demonstrated experience in leading, managing, or participating with others in complex, highly technical projects or tasks leading to timely issue resolution.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external organizations on technical projects on a variety of subjects related to materials or metallurgical engineering Demonstrated ability to communicate and present technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume.

Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties that consists of reviewing complex welding and materials engineering safety and regulatory issues in the licensing review of operating reactors.

Such duties include but are not limited to: Performs the review and evaluation of the theory, principles and practices in the area of materials engineering as it relates to the application of materials engineering in nuclear facility design, fabrication, construction, analysis, testing, maintenance, and operation. Assists regional staff in evaluation and dispositioning of inspection findings. Reviews operating experience and participates in the response to, and resolution of, operating events.

Confers with technical representatives of organizations having interests and responsibilities in the materials engineering aspects of nuclear power plants. Prepares presentation materials and makes presentations on complex subjects in assigned areas of responsibility. Prepares papers and reports on significant technical and regulatory issues for internal use, presentation at professional conferences, or publication.

Participates in public meetings with licensees, applicants, industry working groups, and other stakeholders. Prepares and presents testimony in legal hearings.