Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer

your Jared; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract role in Bellevue, WA. The engineer will design nuclear fuel handling equipment from requirements through commissioning, providing technical direction and leading design teams where needed.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 6-15 years of relevant experience, with familiarity in ASME BPVC and multi-discipline integration. Travel is 0-5% and remote work options may be available.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university.
• 6-15 years direct experience with mechanical equipment design.
• Experience with nuclear fuel handling equipment is a plus.
• Experience with ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1 and/or Section VIII.

Responsibilities

• Design of nuclear fuel handling equipment from requirements through final design, manufacturing and commissioning.
• Provides support for the design of fuel handling equipment.
• Presents results of design reviews and leads technical areas within projects.
• Interface with design disciplines to develop plant design information and specify system design and performance criteria.
• Oversee supplier projects and ensure delivery of data and deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical design

Nuclear fuel handling experience

Technical writing

Leadership/coordination

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME BPVC familiarity

P&ID drafting

3D modeling

Job description

# Fuel Handling Mechanical Design EngineerBellevue, WA, USRemoteusvia direct// SalaryUSD 52 - 86/hour// Salary Range52–86 USD / hour// Posted2 days ago// Closing date2026-11-20// Work Moderemote## About the RolePosition Title: Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Design of nuclear fuel handling equipment, and fuel handling components from requirements development through final design, manufacturing and commissioning. Provides a wide range of support for the design of fuel handling equipment. Completes designs of equipment, processes and components by applying engineering and scientific principles. Complete design through calculations, developing drawings, using and writing software and commercially available engineering tools. Productive in following engineering procedures to conduct and document design work. Productively writes technical reports detailing the design work. May coordinate interdepartmental activities and/or research efforts. Presents results of design for reviews. Oversees and leads technical areas within projects, i.e. equipment owner or system lead. Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards. Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system design. Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings, assembly drawings and design drawings. Interface with design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop plant design information and specify system design and performance criteria. Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the contract administrator to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables. Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications for major plant equipment. Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification, as needed. Provide Support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results. Generate design package for systems, sub-systems, and equipment designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications. Develop and review technical design documents, such as Design Basis Documents, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc. Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports. Support design reviews as plant system and subsystem designs are established and refined. Job Qualifications: B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent experience 6-15 years direct experience with proven mechanical equipment design skills. Demonstrated experience in the design of complex mechanical structures and equipment, experience with nuclear fuel handling equipment a plus. Experience in high temperature and multi-discipline integration, highly desired. Experience in ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1 and/or Section VIII Experience with remote tooling design and/or hot cell design/operations Previous experience with nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel handling process systems, or similar high-performance system or equipment design is required. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence. Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team’s effort with minimal direction. Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives. Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach. Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 . Travel Required: 0-5% Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $52-$86 \\*Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience\\* Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% remote 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. #TerraPro