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EFIN / Rapid Response Engineer - Electrical

Job Category: Engineer
Posted on: 07/06/2026, expires on 10/04/2026 (76 days)
Job reference #: 1423

Location

South Texas Project (STP)

STP Nuclear Operating Company, TX (US-Region IV - West)
Facility Street Address: FM 521
Facility Zip Code: 77483

Compensation

Unspecified

Employment Type

Long Term

About South Texas Project (STP)

GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2026)

$110

Lodging/Night

$68

M&IE/Day

$178

Total/Day

State Unemployment (TX max benefit, US DOL)

$605

Max Weekly

26 wk

Max Duration

$15,730

Max Total

View South Texas Project (STP) Facility Details (Palacios, TX)

Job description
SUMMARY

The EFIN (Engineering Fix-It-Now)/Rapid Response Engineer will support station activities related to providing technical support for the operation, maintenance and testing of plant systems. Additionally, the EFIN Engineer will develop engineering changes and engineering evaluations to either address emergent technical plant issues or improve plant equipment and serve as an advocate for improving overall plant performance and reliability while acting as the technical conscience for the station to maintain the design basis of the plant. The EFIN Engineer position is responsible for learning the plant site, procedures, programs and organization along with obtaining engineering qualifications as required in the allotted timeframe. This position primarily supports electrical systems and equipment including power distribution, control systems, motors, breakers, relays, batteries, instrumentation interfaces, and associated plant equipment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

Engineering levels will be commensurate with the candidate’s educational background, relevant technical experience (including engineering, maintenance, and operations), nuclear power experience, and overall qualifications.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

There is no Certification or Licensure Listed

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

EFIN ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

Provides technical support for operations and maintenance personnel regarding plant systems.

Responds to emergent plant issues by providing rapid technical evaluations, troubleshooting support, and engineering recommendations to support safe and reliable plant operation in a fast-paced environment.
Reviews performance of plant systems and recommends changes regarding operation, maintenance, or testing.
Leads the interface with other departments and regulatory agencies by leading meetings and discussions to provide specific information and analysis to questions/problems.
Prepares and reviews engineering documentation (i.e., calculations, specifications, analysis, drawings, evaluations, etc.)
Provides independent engineering support to Maintenance that requires field investigation, inspections, and solutions to problems.
Support investigations and reports for apparent or root cause analysis and generates recommendations for corrective actions.
Reviews and evaluates industry documentation and event reports for relevant application to STP and identifies appropriate correction actions.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of electrical power systems, control systems, protective relaying, motors, batteries, and electrical testing principles preferred.
Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and drawings.
Strong technical writing and verbal communications skills required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Accept Emergency Response Organization (ERO) position as needed.
Accept outage position as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.
Support rotational engineering duty.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Environmental and physical requirements are subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 30 lbs; ascending/descending stairs; sitting for extended periods of time; and spending considerable time in front of computer monitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.
Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.
Travel may be required.
May be required to carry a phone.

WORK LOCATION

Site – Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site.

To Apply - Interested parties must apply for this position on-line through the STP Careers portal on the STP Nuclear Operating Company website: https://www.stpnoc.com

Posting Closes – July 20, 2026

Other requirements

Degree
Bachelors

Experience
>1 year

Security Clearance
unescorted access

Qualifications
Unspecified

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