Mechanical Engineer III/IV - Albuquerque, NM

RSI EnTech, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI EnTech, LLC is seeking a manufacturing engineer to support the ACRR fuel stewardship team in fabricating nuclear reactor fuel components and equipment. You will help create conceptual and final designs, draft technical requirements, and coordinate with Sandia and vendors to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires a ABET-accredited degree (mechanical preferred) and 10–15 years of nuclear-related experience, including welding, metallurgy, and SolidWorks proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science/technical field (ABET-accredited) with 10–15 years of practical experience.
• Experience with nuclear work including radiography, hot cells, reactor operations, radiological and criticality controls.
• SolidWorks or related design tools proficiency; welding/metallurgy knowledge.
• Desirable familiarity with NQA-1 and DOE Q clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for the ACRR fuel stewardship team (welding machining) to fabricate nuclear reactor fuel components and equipment.
• Complete conceptual and final engineering designs.
• Compile, refine, and publish technical and functional design requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify vendors with CGD capability and appropriate QA programs.
• Obtain cost estimates and schedules for fabrication.
• Acquire prototype components and tooling for inspection and approval.
• Review deliverables with Sandia for final decisions.
• Coordinate fabricability reviews with Sandia.
• Draft technical documents as needed.
• Submit monthly summary of efforts and outcomes.
• Remote work with occasional travel to milestones.

Skills

Radiography

Hot cells

SolidWorks

Reactor operations

Radiological controls

Criticality safety

Fuel lifecycles

Waste lifecycles

Reactor concepts analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Technical Field (preferably Mechanical Engineering) from ABET-accredited college/university

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Overview:

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long-term partnerships.

RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary:

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for the ACRR fuel stewardship team (i.e., welding machining) in support of fabricating nuclear reactor fuelcomponents and equipment.)


• Complete conceptual and final engineering designs.


• Compile, refine, and publish technical and functional requirements for the designs.


• Conduct market research to identify appropriate component, hardware, and tooling vendors, including identifying vendors with appropriate Q/A programs and/or who can produce components for fuel elements under commercial grade dedication (CGD).


• Obtain cost estimates and estimated schedules for component fabrication.


• Obtain prototype and production components, hardware, and tooling for team inspection/approval, to ensure quality and workmanship of component.


• Provide engineering expertise on an as needed basis.


• Ensure that design authority representative reviews are performed as necessary to support the project.


• Coordinate fabricability reviews in collaboration with the Sandia team supporting this effort.


• Collaborate with the ACRR fuel stewardship team, as needed, such as to support hardware designs for monitoring fuel health.


• Submit monthly summary describing the month's efforts and outcomes.


• Draft technical documents on an as-needed basis.


• Review all deliverables with Sandia for final decision/determination on implementation.


• Remote with flexibility to travel occasionallyto support project milestones.

Requirements and Education:

Education:

Minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Science/Technical Field preferably mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 10-15 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Experience:

The Engineer for this position will preferably have experience with nuclear work, such as (need not be all inclusive of or limited to the following): radiography, hot cells, use of SolidWorks or related design tools, reactor operations, radiological and criticality work controls, reactor fuel and radioactive waste lifecycles, and/or analysis of reactor concepts.

Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing is required.

Understanding of welding: Welding processes and metallurgy, Welding codes and quality systems is required.

Experience working in accordance with NQA-1 requirements is a plus.

Ability to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance.

EEO Statement:

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.