Staff Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Systems Lead

The Nuclear Company; Colombia; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Medical/dental/vision plans

Generous vacation

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and ongoing maintenance of complex mechanical systems for nuclear power plants and advanced reactor projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, applying ASME/ANSI standards and AI-enhanced simulation tools to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, EIT license (PE a plus), and 8+ years of engineering experience with CAD/analysis software.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university is required.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) license is required; Professional Engineer license is a plus.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical components and systems for nuclear power plants or advanced reactor projects.
• Prepare calculations, drawings and specifications; review modification packages.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and support root-cause analyses.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

ABET Accredited University

EIT license

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

The Nuclear Company is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and ongoing maintenance of complex mechanical systems for nuclear power plants and advanced reactor projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, applying ASME/ANSI standards and AI-enhanced simulation tools to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, EIT license (PE a plus), and 8+ years of engineering experience with CAD/analysis software.