Principal Nuclear Engineer - Heat Exchanger Program (8XX9WWRV)

⚡ Principal Nuclear Engineer - Heat Exchanger Program Specialist

📍 Location: REMOTE (Flexible scheduling)
📅 Duration: 12-Month Contract (November 2025 - November 2026)
💰 Compensation: Up to $85/hour depending on experience
⏰ Schedule: Part-Time Flexible (20-40 hours/week based on demand)

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🌟 Overview of the Role

Join a Fortune 200 utility leader's nuclear fleet engineering team as a Principal Engineer specializing in heat exchanger program management. This highly specialized remote role offers exceptional flexibility with part-time hours (20-40 weekly) while providing critical technical expertise for nuclear plant heat exchanger reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset management. You'll serve as the technical authority on GL 89-13 heat exchangers, perform margin calculations, and guide strategic replacement planning across multiple nuclear facilities.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Heat Exchanger Program Management: Lead comprehensive heat exchanger program engineering including inspection result reviews, reliability recommendations, and coordination with NDE personnel
• Technical Analysis: Perform heat exchanger margin calculations and thermal performance assessments to maintain design criteria and licensing basis
• Regulatory Compliance: Provide technical oversight for Generic Letter 89-13 heat exchangers, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Maintenance Support: Support maintenance evolutions and provide engineering recommendations for deficient conditions
• Program Health Monitoring: Monitor program health metrics and perform engineering assessments to ensure equipment reliability
• Procedure Development: Update engineering procedures and develop tube plugging criteria for heat exchanger maintenance
• Strategic Planning: Develop long and intermediate term plans for timely heat exchanger replacement across the nuclear fleet
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct routine performance monitoring and trending analysis
• Process Maintenance: Maintain program processes confirming maintenance practices, operating procedures, and training are appropriate for service conditions

✅ Required Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (PE may substitute for degree)
• 7+ years of engineering or related experience
• Strong understanding of nuclear industry standards and regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience applying engineering principles to complex technical problems
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• 2+ years nuclear power plant experience
• Experience with Eddy current testing of heat exchangers
• Familiarity with Generic Letter 89-13 requirements
• Experience with Thermal Performance reviews
• Proficiency with Proto-HX software
• 12+ years total engineering experience

🎯 Perks of Working with AP Recruiters & Associates

• Premium Compensation: Up to $85/hour for specialized nuclear expertise
• Work-Life Balance: Fully remote with flexible part-time hours (20-40/week)
• Schedule Flexibility: Hours based on project demand - work when needed
• Stable Engagement: 12-month contract with Fortune 200 utility leader
• Technical Excellence: Apply deep expertise to critical nuclear infrastructure
• Expert Support: Dedicated recruitment team throughout your assignment

🏢 About Our Client

Our client is a Fortune 200 clean energy leader operating one of America's largest nuclear fleets. Their nuclear facilities provide clean, reliable baseload power to millions of customers while maintaining industry-leading safety and operational excellence. The Nuclear Fleet Engineering team provides centralized technical support across multiple generating stations, ensuring heat exchanger systems meet rigorous regulatory requirements and performance standards. This role supports critical infrastructure reliability through expert engineering analysis and strategic asset management.

🔧 Technical Environment

• Systems: Nuclear heat exchangers, service water systems, component cooling systems
• Tools: Proto-HX, thermal performance analysis software, eddy current data analysis
• Standards: NRC Generic Letter 89-13, ASME standards, nuclear configuration management
• Scope: Fleet-wide heat exchanger reliability, regulatory compliance, asset lifecycle management

📞 How to Apply

This specialized role is perfect for experienced nuclear engineers seeking flexible, remote work while applying deep technical expertise to critical infrastructure. If you have heat exchanger program experience and want exceptional work-life balance, submit your resume today!

AP Recruiters & Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.