Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Nuclear) – Hybrid

Holtec; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual compensation 120k–140k USD

Medical, dental, vision coverage

FLEX Hybrid work program

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Holtec in Camden, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer III to drive design tasks and support fabrication teams within the Dry Fuel Storage and Transportation group. The role emphasizes practical engineering, leadership, and minimal supervision, with periodic travel to other centers.

The candidate should have 10+ years of mechanical/nuclear engineering experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/ANSYS), and the ability to mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality drawings

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Nuclear engineering.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD and fabrication processes.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Client-facing engineering representation.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Review client and Holtec specifications to determine design requirements.
• Coordinate and perform integrated product development and integrated engineering processes to fulfill project requirements and achieve target dates.
• Review of product design for compliance with engineering principles, contract requirements, and applicable standards
• Author and review design changes, specifications, analyses and drawings
• Oversee preparation of and perform review of design concept drawings for equipment using input from various technical disciplines
• Oversee preparation of and perform review of detailed fabrication drawings to be used by manufacturers to fabricate Holtec equipment
• Prepare Purchase/Technical Specifications and Operations and Maintenance Manuals for company product line
• Provide technical resolutions for manufacturing deviations requested by the fabricators
• Assist design team members with their responsibilities for an accurate and timely execution of projects
• Compliance with strict quality assurance standards and on time delivery
• Travel (less than 20% of time)

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Mechanical or Nuclear engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

SmartPlant

Job description

Holtec in Camden, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer III to drive design tasks and support fabrication teams within the Dry Fuel Storage and Transportation group. The role emphasizes practical engineering, leadership, and minimal supervision, with periodic travel to other centers.

The candidate should have 10+ years of mechanical/nuclear engineering experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/ANSYS), and the ability to mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality drawings