Equipment Qualification Engineer Mechanical

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 106,075 - 179,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an Equipment Qualification Engineer for a remote contract position. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or a related field along with 15 years of applicable experience. Responsibilities include assisting in the design and implementation of equipment qualification programs, coordinating with design personnel, and preparing regulatory documentation. This role also requires familiarity with standards such as ASME and IEEE. A competitive benefits package is offered, including salaries and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 15 years applicable experience in development and implementation of equipment qualification.
• Voting member on the ASME QME-1 standard committee required.
• Knowledge of and how to implement IEEE Standards such as IEEE-323, 344, and 420 7-4.3.2.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of the equipment qualification program.
• Prepare and review licensing documentation in compliance with qualifications.
• Coordinate with design personnel to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Ability to contribute to the equipment qualification program development

Strong communication skills

Self-starter with ability to manage deadlines

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Experience with project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Professional

Job description

Equipment Qualification Engineer Mechanical (Contract, Remote)

Protingent Staffing has an exciting remote contract opportunity for an Equipment Qualification Engineer in Mechanical.

Location: 100% Remote.

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting in the successful design and implementation of the equipment qualification program.
• Coordinating with design personnel to ensure new designs and design changes meet Equipment Qualification Program regulatory requirements.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining licensing documentation in compliance with Equipment Qualification Programs, regulations and strict quality assurance standards.
• Interfacing with technical discipline teams at the company, partners, and contractors.
• Preparing and reviewing technical material such as test requirement documents and specifications prepared by themselves and others.
• Reviewing correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Assisting with safety analysis report (SAR) revisions and preparation.
• Preparing or reviewing equipment qualification regulatory evaluations.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related technical field from an accredited, four‑year university or equivalent experience.
• 15 years applicable experience in development and implementation of equipment qualification.
• Ability to contribute to the equipment qualification program development from blank sheet to final qualification.
• Voting member on the ASME QME-1 standard committee required.
• Member of the ASME OM-2 Code is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and how to implement IEEE Standards such as IEEE-323, 344, and 420 7-4.3.2.
• Experience or familiarity with NEI 18-04 and Regulatory Guide 1.233.
• Experience or familiarity with Regulatory Guides associated with Equipment Environmental Qualification.
• Direct experience with vendor test facilities.
• Awareness and current knowledge of trends and nuclear industry activities related to equipment qualification.
• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.
• Self‑Starter with ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional.
• Experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff.
• Project management and project management tools experience with the capability and willingness to assume full responsibility for a project task.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Travel Required: 0‑5%

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $77-130/hr (*Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*).
• Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.