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Nuclear Digital Design Engineer SME
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What they do
A Hardware Design Engineer designs and develops computer hardware and computer-related equipment. Designs and validates hardware. May supervise production of hardware components or provide technical assistance with hardware installation.
$135,294 / year median in South Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Seeking an experienced Nuclear Digital Design Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support digital modernization initiatives at a nuclear generating station. This senior-level role focuses on designing, documenting, and implementing digital engineering changes for plant computer systems and related technologies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience authoring engineering change packages, modernizing legacy systems, and working independently on complex digital engineering projects within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Author Engineering Change (EC) packages for digital system upgrades. Develop engineering solutions for Digital Engineering Design (DEG) projects. Design and document virtualization of legacy plant computer systems. Support migration of multiple system functions to modern, integrated platforms. Prepare technical documentation, engineering analyses, and design deliverables. Apply engineering principles to complex digital modernization projects. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project teams throughout project execution. Support plant computer upgrades utilizing a tiered architecture approach. Required Qualifications 15+ years of Digital Design Engineering experience. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in digital engineering and plant computer systems. Experience authoring Engineering Change (EC) packages. Experience supporting digital modernization and legacy system upgrades. Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies. Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the EPRI Digital Engineering Guide (DEG) process.