Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

Averro; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Industry) to join our Oak Brook, IL team. You will design and optimize reactor-internal hardware, pressure vessels, and balance-of-plant equipment with regulatory submissions and technical specs.

Required: a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1–5+ years of ASME-based design; proficiency with CAD (NX, SolidWorks) and FEA tools; knowledge of ASME B&PV Code and NRC standards; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–5+ years of mechanical design experience with ASME-based design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize mechanical systems including reactor-internal hardware, pressure vessels, and balance-of-plant equipment with regulatory submissions and technical specifications.
• Provide engineering input on materials selection, fabrication processes, welding techniques, and quality control per ASME and nuclear standards.
• Ensure compliance with ASME B&PV Code (Sections III/VIII), ASME B31.1, and NRC regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across reactor engineering, thermal hydraulics, safety, and operations on integrated design solutions.
• Support licensing and regulatory engagements by providing technical justification and responding to regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Mechanical design

ASME compliance

CAD NX

SolidWorks

FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Industry)

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Pay Rate: $90K-$120K

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan with a company match, unlimited PTO policy, PTO, paid parental leave

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and optimize mechanical systems including reactor-internal hardware, pressure vessels, and balance-of-plant equipment with regulatory submissions and technical specifications
• Provide engineering input on materials selection, fabrication processes, welding techniques, and quality control per ASME and nuclear standards
• Ensure compliance with ASME B&PV Code (Sections III/VIII), ASME B31.1, and NRC regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across reactor engineering, thermal hydraulics, safety, and operations on integrated design solutions
• Support licensing and regulatory engagements by providing technical justification and responding to regulatory inquiries

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1–5+ years of mechanical system design experience with ASME code-based design and analysis expertise
• Proficiency with engineering CAD (NX, SolidWorks) and mechanical analysis tools for stress, fatigue, thermal, and vibration modeling

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of ASME B&PV Code (Section III), ASME piping codes, and nuclear regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency with analysis tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL
• Experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries

WHY AVERRO?

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