Contractor - Mechanical Engineer 4

NuScale Power; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NuScale Power seeks an experienced engineer to perform design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and primary equipment supports for modular ALWR NSSS. You will apply ASME III rules and NRC guidelines, using ANSYS and CAD tools to optimize designs and ensure safety and reliability.

Lead the NSSS Component Analysis group, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver technically sound solutions under NQA-1 quality assurance requirements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is preferred. A professional engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of full-time relevant working experience is required. Candidates must have extensive experience utilizing ANSYS to perform stress analysis in accordance with Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Subsections NB and/or NF. Additional experience in Computer programming (e.g., ANSYS APDL, Matlab, Python) is desired.
• Eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810.

Responsibilities

• Performs design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and primary equipment supports in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and NRC guidelines.
• Utilizes ANSYS FEM and CAD tools to evaluate and optimize component designs.
• Mentors staff and provides technical direction; serves as a technical lead for NSSS Component Analysis.
• Interacts with cross-disciplinary teams to coordinate design activities and resolve technical problems.

Skills

Problem solving

Oral/written communication

Planning/organizing

Leadership

Adaptability

Dependability

Team Building

Safety Culture

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

CAD packages

Job description

NOTE: This is a 40 hour/week contract position anticipated to last through all of 2026 and potential into 2027. Work may be performed remotely within the contiguous United States, with travel as required for business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component Engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies, NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The person in this position performs design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and/or primary equipment supports in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and applicable regulatory requirements. All work within the NSSS Component Engineering organization is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and regulations.
• Performs and documents evaluations of components to the rules and requirements of Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including but not limited to analysis of components for pressure, mechanical/thermal loadings including Primary Stress, Primary plus Secondary stress intensity range, and Fatigue. Utilizes the results from these evaluations to optimize component(s) design.
• Significant experience with ANSYS finite element software and CAD packages.
• Interprets scope and project requirements.
• Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications. Provides guidance and mentoring to other staff members in all areas of NSSS Component Analysis.
• Interacts with co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should be interested in acquiring general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provides mentoring and technical direction to less experienced engineers. Serves as a technical lead for the NSSS Component Analysis Group.
• Responsible for results and engineering oversight.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Communicates technical information effectively with management and senior customer stakeholders to coordinate cross‑organizational activities and gain cooperation. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Able to manage large projects and complete tasks with minimal oversight from leadership. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks, project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Leadership: Often leads a cooperative effort among members of a project team with responsibility for results.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

• Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is preferred. A professional engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of full-time relevant working experience is required. Candidates must have extensive experience utilizing ANSYS to perform stress analysis in accordance with Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Subsections NB and/or NF. Additional experience in the following areas is desired:
  • Computer programming skills (e.g., ANSYS APDL, Matlab, Python).
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.