Mechanical Engineer

Design Hire LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in the United States seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support nuclear energy projects. You'll perform mechanical design and analysis, ensure quality assurance, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute complex engineering tasks. The ideal candidate has 5–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering within the nuclear sector and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a chance to contribute to safe and reliable nuclear operations.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering within the nuclear industry.
• Strong background in mechanical analysis and problem-solving.
• Experience working within a standard design process for engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and analysis for nuclear systems and components.
• Support project coordination efforts across engineering disciplines.
• Develop and review technical documentation in accordance with project requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Job description

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support one of our highly specialized clients delivering engineering solutions within the nuclear energy sector. This team is recognized for its disciplined design approach, strong quality standards, and ability to execute complex projects across the full engineering lifecycle. You’ll contribute to work that directly supports safe, reliable, and compliant nuclear operations.

Objective

Execute mechanical engineering design and analysis within the nuclear standard design process, ensuring alignment with quality assurance requirements and project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and analysis for nuclear systems and components
• Support project coordination efforts to ensure alignment across engineering disciplines
• Apply structured design processes across all phases of engineering projects
• Develop and review technical documentation in accordance with project requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams to support execution, issue resolution, and deliverables

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering within the nuclear industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required
• Experience working within a standard design process for engineering projects
• Understanding of key stages in nuclear design and engineering workflows
• Knowledge of applicable standards and quality assurance requirements
• Background in mechanical analysis and problem-solving
• Experience supporting project coordination across multiple stakeholders
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills

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