Engineer I - Welding Engineer

Why This Role Is Critical

This role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy.

 

As a Welding Engineer in Lynchburg, VA , you will be part of the proven team in the Welding Engineering group in the Component Repair and Replacement Business Unit. Your work will include supporting various welding R&D projects as well as supporting the Welding Engineering Team with other tasks including developing and delivering unique engineering solutions used in a nuclear power environment. 

 

Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

Repair and Repair and Replacement Business Unit:

The Welding Engineering group is part of the Component Replacement and Repair (CR&R) Department within the Nuclear Services Business Unit. The unit consists of the Component Repair Design, Welding Engineering, Operations, Tooling Engineering, Project Engineering and Project Management, Pump and Motor Services, and Metrology groups. The unit is responsible for component repair designs, installation procedures, and welding engineering support for all CR&R projects (Reactor vessel (RV) Control Rod Drive Mechanism nozzle repairs, Bottom Mounted Nozzle modifications, pressurizer nozzle repairs, structural weld overlays, control element drive mechanism canopy seal welding and replacement of steam generator, RV head, and pressurizers) and on occasion to outside company organizations, welding process development, repair contract project engineering, Steam Generating Team project welding engineering technical, administrative and field operations support.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

Working under the guidance of a mentor and your supervisor, you will perform a broad range of activities including:

• Research and development activities
• ASME welding procedure development and interpretations
• ASME Code procedure and personnel performance qualifications
• Applying the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes to field repair/construction solutions
• Supporting resolution of welding questions from other Framatome organizations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Basic knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.  
• Exposure to use of CAD modeling and computer programming skills.

Preferred Skills:

• 1. Flexible and willing to work on one project or juggle multiple projects and prioritize work
• 2. Hard working and self motivated
• 3. Capable of problem solving and continuous learning in a fast paced environment
• 4. Ability to self evaluate and recognize areas of improvement
• 5. Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships About the Component

Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package         

• Salary: 78,000-82,000 USD, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

 

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

 

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

 

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

 

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).