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Job Title: Cost Engineer for Nuclear Power Plant
Job Location: Wilmington NC
Duration : 6 Months Contract
Job Summary: The Cost Engineer will be responsible for cost estimation analysis and optimization of Engineering Procurement Systems (EPS) related components used in nuclear power plants including auxiliary systems and balance of plant (BOP). This role requires expertise in cost modeling supplier benchmarking and engineering analysis to ensure costeffectiveness competitiveness and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain shouldcost models for auxiliary systems and BOP in nuclear power plants.
- Analyze manufacturing processes material costs and labor costs to establish accurate cost estimates.
- Collaborate with engineering procurement and supply chain teams to identify costsaving opportunities.
- Perform supplier cost benchmarking negotiations and value engineering initiatives.
- Support designtocost and designformanufacturing initiatives by working closely with design teams.
- Conduct market analysis to understand industry trends cost drivers and supplier capabilities.
- Provide cost breakdown analysis and risk assessments to facilitate strategic decisionmaking.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards safety requirements and regulatory guidelines.
- Assist in contract negotiations by providing technical cost insights and recommendations.
- Prepare reports and presentations on cost analysis findings and recommendations for management.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost engineering procurement or related roles within the energy or nuclear sector.
- Strong understanding of transformers switchgear cabling power distribution systems motor control centers and commodities like Forging casting Heavy fabrication sheetmetal etc.
- Experience in working should cost model with Built to specification.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes materials and cost structures relevant to nuclear power plant equipment.
- Proficiency in cost estimation tools data analysis and spreadsheet modeling.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ASME IEEE NRC regulations and nuclear safety requirements.
- Experience working with suppliers and performing supplier cost analysis.
- Strong analytical negotiation and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a crossfunctional team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in nuclear power plant EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) projects.
- Familiarity with cost simulation software like aPriori Costimator SEER etc. and advanced cost modeling techniques.
- Certification in cost estimation or project management (e.g. AACE PMP Six Sigma).
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
