Simulator Software Engineer - Comanche Peak at Luminant Generation Company LLC in Glen Rose, Texas

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Job Summary

Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant is seeking an experienced Simulator Software Engineer to join the Operations Training team.

This position will fill a role in the Operations Training Simulator/Exam group.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies and corrects software discrepancies on simulator models and instructor applications.


• Interfaces with simulator instructors and plant operators for problem resolution and simulator performance improvement.


• Develops and maintains documentation for simulator modifications and maintenance procedures.


• Provides daily simulator operational support in the form of timely software updates, configuration changes, evaluation of simulator performance, and system maintenance.


• Manages software and hardware projects, including developing cost justifications and technical requirements for large, complex technical projects.


• Performs reviews and technical evaluations of vendor proposals.


• Performs reactor core model adjustments and testing in accordance with ANSI 3.5 requirements.


• Serves on plant technical teams tasked with modifying plant systems or improving plant performance (typically where simulator modeling is used as a tool for plant performance improvement).


• Provides simulator support to Operations Training staff by developing tools to assist with the conduct of Operator Training and Examination.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program (Mechanical, Nuclear, or Electrical Engineering degree preferred) OR bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field in conjunction with experience in simulation, modeling, or hardware-software integration.


• Minimum 3 years applicable experience.


• Working knowledge of PC computer systems, networks, configuration control and software applications.


• Knowledge of analytical modeling techniques and software-based algorithms.


• Understanding of software verification and validation techniques.


• Ability to work effectively within a small, specialized team of individuals.


• Ability to use information from plant system and elementary drawings to build advanced software models of plant systems and processes.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to produce high-quality results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work.


• Ability to adapt to changing processes, priorities, and work environments.


• Working knowledge in IT network design, security, and management, with an emphasis on its application in operational technology environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with hardware-software integration and familiarity with the challenges of real-time system simulation. PREFRRED


• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, FORTRAN, Visual Basic 6, or C++ PREFERRED


• Working knowledge of Git, including repository management and administrative tasks, suitable for a small team environment PREFERRED


• Knowledge of CPNPP-specific plant systems design and operation. PREFERRED


• Experience with thermal-hydraulic, heat transfer, and fluid system modeling. PREFERRED


• Knowledge of reactor core simulation equations and reactor operation. PREFERRED


• Understanding of nuclear regulations and industry standards related to operator training, software development, and simulation. PREFERRED


• Familiar with the role of simulation in operator training and plant support. PREFERRED


• Working knowledge of modern simulator real-time system design. PREFERRED


• Knowledge of simulator facility design and operating requirements. PREFERRED


• Knowledge of nuclear plant systems and transient analysis. PREFERRED

** The final pay grade and job classification will be determined based on experience and qualifications **

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Glen Rose, Texas

Texas

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