Mechanical Design Engineer

Insight Global; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering services firm in the United States is looking for an experienced engineer to provide critical design engineering support. This role involves developing design specifications, collaborating closely with vendors, and overseeing testing processes. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in the energy sector, with a strong preference for nuclear experience. The position requires leadership capabilities and knowledge of 3D CAD tools, and the firm emphasizes a flexible work schedule and potential travel between US and Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in energy business, preferably nuclear.
• 2 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience working with customers, regulators, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide design engineering support and collaborate with vendor organizations.
• Develop design specifications and create design concepts.
• Provide procurement support and generate drawings.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD

Technical leadership

Customer interaction

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Working Hours: Flexible, 7am - 5pm EST Candidate does not need to be in EST timezone

Travel: Possibly travel once a year between US and Canada

JOB DESCRIPTION

This engineer will play a crucial role in providing design engineering support, collaborating with vendor organizations to drive efficient Reactor Pressure Vessel, Internals, and Mechanical Containment Penetration design, manufacturing, and testing. In this role, the Engineer will develop design specifications, create, and mature design concepts, provide procurement support, generate drawings and design documentation, and provide testing oversight. This position requires interface with Business Project Managers, Technical Project Engineers, Sourcing, equipment manufacturers, and with engineering teams within GE and partner companies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in energy business (nuclear preferred) or equivalent technical environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
• Experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Experience with ASME BPV Code

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with applicable industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, BWRVIP reports).
• Prior nuclear industry experience is highly preferred, including experience with technical support of Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and /or other complex mechanical equipment design technical environment.
• Experience with Sodium Fast Reactor technology and design.
• Experience with Control Rod Drives or Fine Motion Control Rod Drives.
• Experience with Nuclear Core & Fuel design.
• Experience with the selection and use of lifting and rigging equipment including load path definition, alignment with ANSI and AMSE guidance and requirements, and safety factor determination.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) analysis.
• Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.

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