Civil / Mechanical Engineer

Ecotal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecotal is seeking an experienced Civil/Mechanical Engineer to support the development, design control, oversight, and execution of their integral pressurized water reactor design and related support systems. The role focuses on civil and mechanical design inputs/outputs, design control, and QA/licensing alignment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in civil or mechanical engineering, with nuclear industry exposure or equivalent heavy-industry background, and strong CAD/FEA skills to ensure sound,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil construction or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is desired; related heavy-industry backgrounds are considered.
• Proficient in CAD modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical and civil design activities for reactor supporting systems and equipment.
• Develop, review, and maintain design inputs, calculations, drawings, specs, and design reports.
• Perform design reviews, verification, supplier doc reviews, constructability reviews, and evaluations.
• Apply codes, standards, and quality expectations to civil and mechanical work.
• Coordinate with QA and licensing to support design products and procurement needs.
• Provide engineering support for fabrication planning and manufacturing issues.
• Perform other civil, mechanical, and general engineering tasks as needed.

Skills

CAD modeling

FEA

Nuclear industry experience

Civil & mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/construction management or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil/Mechanical Engineer to support the development, design control, oversight, and execution of their integral pressurized water reactor design, including the building and support systems. This role is responsible for civil and mechanical design and design integration for reactor support systems, components, and supporting structures. The engineer will ensure civil and mechanical design inputs and outputs are technically sound, reviewed, traceable to requirements, controlled under the applicable design control process, and support QA, licensing, procurement, and fabrication needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical and civil design activities for our clients reactor supporting systems, components, and equipment.
• Develop, review, and maintain design inputs, design basis information, calculations, drawings, specifications, design reports, equipment requirements, and technical basis documents in accordance with design control requirements.
• Perform and support design reviews, design verification, supplier document reviews, constructability reviews, and technical evaluations. Identify technical gaps, resolve comments, document assumptions, and ensure open items are tracked to closure.
• Apply applicable codes, standards, and quality expectations to civil and mechanical design activities.
• Work with QA and licensing to ensure design products, procurement requirements, supplier submittals, and technical records support QA program commitments and licensing assumptions.
• Provide engineering support for fabrication planning, manufacturing issues, nonconforming conditions, and acceptance of delivered items.
• Perform other civil, mechanical, and general engineering work as needed to support our clients evolving reactor development and facility programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil construction or mechanical engineering, or closely related roles.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is desired; related heavy-industry backgrounds, including petroleum engineering, will also be considered.
• Experience with CAD modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering, science, construction management field, a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.