Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Vessels & Structures)

Protingent; Corvallis (OR); Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

insurance plan options

education/certification reimbursement

pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Mechanical Engineer 4 for NSSS Vessels & Structures. The role involves design and stress analysis of pressure vessels and primary supports, following ASME III and NRC guidelines. You will mentor staff and lead the NSSS Component Analysis Group while ensuring QA compliance.

Requirements include a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, 10+ years of experience with ANSYS, and preferably a P.E. certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of full-time relevant experience with ANSYS stress analysis.
• P.E. certification preferred.
• DOE 10 CFR Part 810 eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and primary equipment supports per ASME BPVC Section III.
• Lead NSSS Component Analysis Group; mentor staff and provide technical direction.
• Ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1 QA requirements and NRC guidelines.
• Coordinate with disciplines to resolve technical problems and optimize designs.

Skills

ANSYS stress analysis

CAD software

Programming skills (APDL, Matlab, Py

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Vessels & Structures)

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Vessels & Structures) with our client that is fully remote.

Job Description

The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component Engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies, NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The person in this position performs design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and/or primary equipment supports in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and applicable regulatory requirements. All work within the NSSS Component Engineering organization is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and regulations. Performs and documents evaluations of components to the rules and requirements of Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including but not limited to analysis of components for pressure, mechanical/thermal loadings including Primary Stress, Primary plus Secondary stress intensity range, and Fatigue. Utilizes the results from these evaluations to optimize component(s) design. Significant experience with ANSYS finite element software and CAD packages. Interprets scope and project requirements. Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications. Provides guidance and mentoring to other staff members in all areas of NSSS Component Analysis. Interacts with co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should be interested in acquiring general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-disciplinary teams. Provides mentoring and technical direction to less experienced engineers. Serves as a technical lead for the NSSS Component Analysis Group. Responsible for results and engineering oversight. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is preferred. A professional engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of full-time relevant working experience is required. Candidates must have extensive experience utilizing ANSYS to perform stress analysis in accordance with Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Subsections NB and/or NF.

Additional experience in the following areas is desired: Computer programming skills (e.g., ANSYS APDL, Matlab, Python).

Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: Market

Location: Fully remote

Benefits Package

• competitive salaries
• insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• education/certification reimbursement
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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.