Mechanical Engineer IV

NES Fircroft; North Carolina; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to lead mechanical system design work for advanced nuclear projects. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, procurement activities, and design verification to ensure regulatory compliance and high performance.

The candidate will bring extensive experience in mechanical or nuclear engineering, with strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts in a remote or on-site setting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering or Nuclear Engineering.
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in engineering with mechanical or process design.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and detailed design of mechanical systems such as main condenser and interfacing systems.
• Serve as backup system engineer and lead engineer for several weeks when required.
• Coordinate procurement, design calculations, P&ID prep, vendor and client coordination, and document reviews.
• Support NRC design certification processes for Company Products.

Skills

Mechanical design

Nuclear engineering

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Job Title - Mechanical Engineer IV

Job Location - Home/Remote/Alternate, Unspecified, South Carolina, United States of America, 99999

Job Description -

Working Model: 100% remote, no preference on timezone; If candidates are local to Wilmington, NC they can be on-site, if requested

Working Hours: Flexible; Must be available to attend 9am EST meetings

Interview Process: Virtual with cameras on, panel, 1 round

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Independent judgement is exercised on a regular basis.

• Roles and Responsibilities

  • Perform preliminary and detailed design of mechanical systems on the BWRX-300 including the main condenser, its auxiliaries, and interfacing systems including circulating water.
  • Serve as backup system engineer under normal circumstances, and fill in as lead engineer for several weeks at a time as project requires.
  • Perform mechanical systems design and/or equipment procurement and construction activities, including requirements definition, process calculations and analysis, P&ID preparation, model review, vendor and client coordination, review and approval of vendor document submittals, and verification of deliverables produced by other engineers and teams
  • Support the BWRX-300 certification processes for Company Products to address all US NRC (or other nuclear regulator) design certification requirements
  • Conducts component and product integration. Participates in all activities that span multiple components, systems, and products and are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance and operability. Manages product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down. Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level operability and testing. Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams. Manages interface between system and execution organizations.
  • Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components. Manages the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
  • Developing specialized knowledge in their system and discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
  • Have other duties as assigned by Manager
  • Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own discipline and system integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
  • Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
  • Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, licensing, the NRC and international regulatory authorities on technical issues
  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in an engineering role, with work in mechanical or process system design
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in nuclear plant modifications, new construction, and/or nuclear fabrication, preferably with BWRs
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical system design activities including development of process flow diagrams, thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer calculations, engineering specifications, etc

• Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
  • Ability to effectively function in a dynamic design environment and manage the demands of multiple tasks and projects, while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to personal and nuclear safety principles
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the United States or Canada

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.