Nuclear Fuel Handling Systems Design Specialist

Averro; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Legal insurance

Job summary

Averro seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design nuclear fuel handling systems from concept through final delivery. You will develop analyses, manage drawing packages, and ensure compliance with nuclear design codes while coordinating across mechanical, civil, and controls teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong 3D modeling skills, and a track record of delivering multi-discipline engineering work under quality standards. Starting level varies by assessment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years directly designing mechanical systems, especially nuclear fuel handling.
• Experience creating 3D models and design drawings.
• Experience with high-temperature, multi-discipline integration.
• Experience with ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design nuclear fuel handling systems from requirements to final design review.
• Provide design direction for thermal and fluid design requirements.
• Ensure correct design codes (ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA) are applied.
• Analyze regulatory criteria for complex mechanical designs.
• Coordinate with teams to create P&IDs, 3D models, and interface drawings.
• Oversee supplier projects and technical reviews of deliverables.
• Develop system design specifications and testing plans.
• Support licensing activities and design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Drawing generation

Nuclear systems experience

Thermal/CFD

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

P&ID drafting

Job description

Averro seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design nuclear fuel handling systems from concept through final delivery. You will develop analyses, manage drawing packages, and ensure compliance with nuclear design codes while coordinating across mechanical, civil, and controls teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong 3D modeling skills, and a track record of delivering multi-discipline engineering work under quality standards. Starting level varies by assessment.