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Mechanical Designer (SMR)

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London

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Designer for their nuclear power plant project. The role involves executing design activities, preparing engineering models, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have an associate degree in drafting or related fields, along with experience in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are required. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative clean energy solutions.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Strong math and computer skills.
  • Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.

Responsibilities

  • Execute design activities like CAD and technical documentation.
  • Prepare and review engineering models and drawings.
  • Create and improve design concepts based on requirements.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and subcontractors.
  • Support design deliverables and communicate progress.

Skills

Attention to detail
Effective communication
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate degree in Drafting and Design or related field
Bachelor's degree in engineering (2+ years completed)

Tools

SolidWorks
AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

SMR-160, selected for the Department of Energy's Risk Reduction project, is designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy from nuclear fission. SMR-160 is member of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power sectors of the energy industry.

Come join a growing multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers designing the next nuclear power plant. The Designer models and creates drawings of components and structures that are part of the SMR-160 plant. The models and drawings will provide the necessary input data for analysis and licensing documents needed to license and construct the first SMR-160 plant. The Designer must be detail oriented and eager to learn new skills to efficiently complete all assigned tasks. The designer role could be filled by a wide range of backgrounds - an industry experienced designer, a degreed engineer who has a passion for designing, someone with an associate's degree related to designing.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:


  • Execute design activities: CAD, design for manufacturability, and technical documentation.

  • Prepare and review engineering models and drawings.

  • Create or improve concept designs based on an ambiguous set of requirements and develop them into mature designs by critical thinking, literature research, and interacting with team members from other disciplines and vendors.

  • Collaborate with colleagues and subcontractors.

  • Support the preparation of design deliverables, presentations, and communicate design progress in stakeholder meetings.



Minimum Requirements:


  • Associate degree in Drafting and Design, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, or closely related field. Or 2+ years of BS in engineering completed.

  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

  • 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Excellent attention to detail and capable of producing error-free documents.

  • Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrated good judgment, flexibility, adaptability, and ability to act independently.

  • Ability to manage personal tasks and deadlines.

  • Strong math, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.

  • Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.



Additional Desired Qualifications:


  • BS in mechanical, civil, nuclear, or closely related field of engineering.

  • Experience working with fabricators/constructors to develop practical and cost-effective designs.

  • Experience with the SmartPlant software suite.

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