Mechanical Design Engineer II-#26-27202

Us Tech Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking an experienced engineering contractor to collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop risk-informed tools and processes that enhance nuclear safety, operational decision-making, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires advanced system and design engineering expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant plant/corporate nuclear experience.
• Experience in the utility industry at site/station; engineering or operations background.
• Familiarity with fundamental BWR or PWR plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical bases and supporting documentation for 10 CFR 50.69 categorizations and related risk-informed processes.
• Research and provide reference documentation to third parties; review products with site resources.
• Resolve design and operations questions arising from project activities; communicate options to stakeholders.
• Provide engineering expertise to analyze complex issues and assess impacts on systems and fleets.
• Plan and execute work with estimating, scheduling, and status reporting; manage multiple workstreams.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation; suggest process improvements.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Duration: 36 Months

Hybrid work arrangement may be available; on-site presence will be required for specific meetings, plant support activities, badging, and site access needs as directed.

• This experienced engineering contractor will independently collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk-informed tools and processes that enhance nuclear safety, operational decision-making, and regulatory compliance. The role requires advanced system and/or design engineering expertise, sound judgment, and delivery of high-quality work with minimal supervision and rework.

Duration: 36 Months

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with periodic on-site work at a nuclear generating station as needed to support the scope.

Hybrid work arrangement may be available; on-site presence will be required for specific meetings, plant support activities, badging, and site access needs as directed.

Job Summary

• This experienced engineering contractor will independently collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk-informed tools and processes that enhance nuclear safety, operational decision-making, and regulatory compliance. The role requires advanced system and/or design engineering expertise, sound judgment, and delivery of high-quality work with minimal supervision and rework.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical bases and supporting documentation in support of 10 CFR 50.69 categorizations, Surveillance Test Risk-Informed Documented Evaluation (STRIDE in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program), and Risk Informed Completion Times.


• Specifically this will entail the following tasks, at a minimum:


• Research and provide reference documentation to third parties


• Conduct reviews of products with site resources


• Research and resolve system design and operations questions that arise from project activities.


• Provide engineering/technical expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues; assess impacts on a system and fleet-wide basis; and communicate options and recommendations to stakeholders.


• Plan and execute assigned work with appropriate estimating, scheduling, and status reporting; manage multiple workstreams where limited standardization exists and solutions require independent problem solving within area of expertise.


• Prepare and maintain thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations/analyses, and supporting documentation; recommend process and standards enhancements as appropriate.


• Past utility employee, preferably a past Employee that would already have effective working relationships with engineering, operations, licensing, and other stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with periodic on-site work at a nuclear generating station as needed to support the scope.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant plant / corporate nuclear experience (nuclear experience strongly preferred).


• Experience in the utility industry, at a site/station, preferably in Engineering or Operations.


• Familiarity with fundamental BWR or PWR plant systems.


• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

• SRO certification, RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification


• Advanced knowledge of probabilistic risk assessment methodologies and risk-informed applications (e.g., RI-ISI, 10 CFR 50.69, risk-informed technical specifications) and related regulatory requirements.


• Probabilistic Risk Assessment experience.


• Proficient in principles of project management; MBA and/or PMP designation viewed favorably.


• Workers at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Workers are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. ? 5 years discipline experience.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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