Job 232: Mechanical Engineer II–Job ID: 4099
Due to nuclear site access/or export-controlled project requirements, this role requires Candidates must also be willing to work on W2.
Work Model: Remote
Bill Rate: $47/hr
Contract Duration: Approximately 6 Months (Possible extension)
Hours: 40 hours/week
We’re Hiring: Mechanical Systems Engineer – Nuclear Balance of Plant (BOP)
We are seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and verification of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Mechanical Balance of Plant systems. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to develop systems that meet customer needs, technical requirements, and quality standards from concept through production and operation.
Primary Design Focus Areas
- Heating, ventilation, and cooling systems
- Plant chilled water and containment cooling systems
- Liquid and solid radiological waste management
- Plant pneumatics and auxiliary drain systems
- Water, gas, and chemical systems
Key Responsibilities
- Develop system design specifications, perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and support licensing activities.
- Perform design oversight for piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), logic diagrams, process flow calculations and diagrams, equipment sizing, and detection/suppression system design documents.
- Manage product and system requirements, specifications, and requirements flow-down.
- Evaluate design alternatives, conduct trade studies, and verify design integration and execution.
- Drive system validation and verification activities, including system-level testing.
- Integrate components and products to optimize performance and operability.
- Develop technical and management processes to improve team and customer productivity.
- Liaise with customers in partnership with engineering leadership and project management.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to complete system design activities.
- Improve project execution and department processes using lean methodologies and Design to Cost principles.
- Support new product and technology development.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions resulting from quality noncompliance monitoring and audits.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in a regulated industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
- Experience working in a regulated nuclear environment.
- Knowledge of quality standards and systems, including NQA-1 and ISO 9000.
- Experience in or interest in the nuclear power industry.
- Radiological waste management experience.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic design environment while maintaining a commitment to personal and nuclear safety.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.