Mid Level Nuclear Safety Engineer Jobs
Mid level nuclear safety engineer jobs call for professionals ready to own safety analyses end to end, mentor junior staff, and make technical judgments with limited oversight. Roles lean heavily on-site given the nature of the work, concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Energy, and Manufacturing, with employers like Black & Veatch, Houston Methodist, and 4P Consulting hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting End Date
11-24-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Please note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.Responsible for negotiating and writing contracts for services with outside vendors working in conjunction with business unit personnel. Develop negotiating strategy including developing cost of ownership models, develop multiple price models, cost containment models, and pricing caps and indices. Write modifications to existing agreements and work with the Legal department as necessary to protect the interest of AEP. Demonstrates ability to work beyond routine assignments by solving transactions/problems of moderate complexity. Seeks out new opportunities and areas of learning which increase value to organization. Understand each party’s interests in a negotiation and offer solutions to requested changes that meet those interests. Apply issue recognition and understand how issue recognition fits into the negotiation process.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement training on contract administration and advise contract owners of their responsibilities regarding contract management verification of completion of services and invoice approvals.
- Understand the parameters of the boilerplate terms and offer solutions to requested changes for standard variances from terms.
- Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex contracts and resolving contract related issues.
- Write modifications to existing agreements using various models.
- Lead the negotiation process through strategy development, issue recognition, and escalation of issues for moderately complex negotiations.
- Define and apply best/worst case scenarios.
- Apply various price models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership model, and indices.
- Demonstrate moderate experience in a range of subject categories relevant to areas of contract responsibility.
- Manage vendor communications, complex contract negotiations and dispute resolutions of vendor/contractor issues.
- Assist the station in the development of competitive bid packages, bid evaluations, negotiations strategy, scope definition, notifications, etc.
What We're Looking For:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field of study. Juris Doctorate is preferred.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of related contract and/or supply chain experience or related experience in work activities and projects.
Other Requirements:
- Follow policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required externally.
- Apply problem-solving skills and use creativity in problem solving.
- Excellent typing and basic computer skills required.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
What You'll Get:
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!
#AEPCareers
#LI-ONSITE
#AEPIM
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008Compensation Range:
$63,496.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Job Posting End Date
11-24-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Please note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.Responsible for negotiating and writing contracts for services with outside vendors working in conjunction with business unit personnel. Develop negotiating strategy including developing cost of ownership models, develop multiple price models, cost containment models, and pricing caps and indices. Write modifications to existing agreements and work with the Legal department as necessary to protect the interest of AEP. Demonstrates ability to work beyond routine assignments by solving transactions/problems of moderate complexity. Seeks out new opportunities and areas of learning which increase value to organization. Understand each party’s interests in a negotiation and offer solutions to requested changes that meet those interests. Apply issue recognition and understand how issue recognition fits into the negotiation process.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement training on contract administration and advise contract owners of their responsibilities regarding contract management verification of completion of services and invoice approvals.
- Understand the parameters of the boilerplate terms and offer solutions to requested changes for standard variances from terms.
- Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex contracts and resolving contract related issues.
- Write modifications to existing agreements using various models.
- Lead the negotiation process through strategy development, issue recognition, and escalation of issues for moderately complex negotiations.
- Define and apply best/worst case scenarios.
- Apply various price models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership model, and indices.
- Demonstrate moderate experience in a range of subject categories relevant to areas of contract responsibility.
- Manage vendor communications, complex contract negotiations and dispute resolutions of vendor/contractor issues.
- Assist the station in the development of competitive bid packages, bid evaluations, negotiations strategy, scope definition, notifications, etc.
What We're Looking For:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field of study. Juris Doctorate is preferred.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of related contract and/or supply chain experience or related experience in work activities and projects.
Other Requirements:
- Follow policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required externally.
- Apply problem-solving skills and use creativity in problem solving.
- Excellent typing and basic computer skills required.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
What You'll Get:
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!
#AEPCareers
#LI-ONSITE
#AEPIM
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008Compensation Range:
$63,496.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.See All 17 Mid Level Nuclear Safety Engineer Jobs
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Mid Level Nuclear Safety Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level nuclear safety engineer job?
Position your existing experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight safety analyses or regulatory submittals you led, decisions you made independently, and any mentoring you provided. Employers at this level want to see that you understand the "why" behind safety standards like 10 CFR and can apply them without constant supervision. Tailor each application to show depth in a specific reactor type or regulatory framework.
Which companies hire mid level nuclear safety engineers?
Companies hiring mid level nuclear safety engineers right now include Black & Veatch, Houston Methodist, and 4P Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from nuclear plant operators, national laboratories, defense contractors, and engineering consulting firms that support both commercial and government nuclear programs.
Are there remote mid level nuclear safety engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote options are more limited here than in most engineering fields given hands-on plant and site requirements. About 11% of mid level nuclear safety engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve regulatory analysis, documentation, or consulting work rather than direct facility operations.
How do I move up to a mid level nuclear safety engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on taking progressive ownership. Early-career engineers should move from supporting safety analyses to leading them, deepen fluency in a specific regulatory area such as probabilistic risk assessment or licensing submittals, and document measurable outcomes. Presenting work at internal reviews or contributing to NRC correspondence signals readiness for increased responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level nuclear safety engineers?
Mid Level nuclear safety engineer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate facilities or programs under strict NRC and DOE regulatory frameworks that require experienced engineers who can independently manage safety cases and licensing documentation.