Nuclear Island Major Maintenance Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

System One; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Nuclear Island Major Maintenance Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer for a remote/offsite role. The position focuses on designing fuel handling equipment from requirements through commissioning, with a pay rate of $52-86 per hour.

Candidates should hold a B.S. in Engineering and 6+ years of mechanical design experience, including nuclear fuel handling systems. Proficiency in codes (ASME/ANSI/IEEE) and strong technical writing are highly desired.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• 6+ years of proven mechanical system design and operations experience.
• Experience with nuclear fuel handling systems is preferred.
• Current or previously qualified nuclear plant operator (EOOW, SRO, STE, or similar) is highly desired.
• Experience with quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Design of nuclear fuel handling equipment from requirements development through final design, manufacturing and commissioning.
• Provide a wide range of support for the design of fuel handling equipment.
• Complete designs of equipment, processes and components by applying engineering and scientific principles.
• Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages, including P&ID's, 3D models, system interface drawings, assembly and detailed design drawings.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers regarding nuclear and non-nuclear design standards.
• Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification.

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Nuclear Island Major Maintenance Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Remote – offsite

Pay rate range $52-86 an hour

Responsibilities

• Design of nuclear fuel handling equipment, and fuel handling components from requirements development through final design, manufacturing and commissioning.


• Provide a wide range of support for the design of fuel handling equipment.


• Complete designs of equipment, processes and components by applying engineering and scientific principles.


• Complete design through calculations, developing drawings, using and writing software and commercially available engineering tools.


• Follow engineering procedures to conduct and document design work.


• Write technical reports detailing the design work.


• Coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts as needed.


• Present results of design reviews.


• Oversee and lead technical areas within projects, such as equipment owner or system lead.


• Identify and ensure application of correct design codes into plant system designs such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc.


• Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers regarding nuclear and non-nuclear design standards.


• Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system designs.


• Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages, including P&ID's, 3D models, system interface drawings, assembly and detailed design drawings.


• Coordinate with design disciplines to develop plant design information and specify system performance criteria.


• Provide technical oversight of supplier projects, ensuring deliverables meet specifications and conducting technical reviews.


• Establish and maintain system requirements and specifications, such as Engineering Design Specifications for major equipment.


• Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification.


• Support and oversee testing, evaluate results, and report findings.


• Generate design packages, including calculations, reports, mechanical drawings, and specifications.


• Review technical design documents like Design Basis Documents and Interface Control Documents.


• Support licensing activities related to Safety Analysis Reports.


• Assist in design reviews during plant system and subsystem development.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university


• 6+ years of proven mechanical system design and operations experience


• Experience in designing and operating complex mechanical systems, structures, and equipment, particularly nuclear fuel handling systems


• Previous experience with nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel handling or nuclear maintenance process systems


• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills


• Current or previously qualified nuclear plant operator (EOOW, SRO, STE, or similar) is highly desired


• Experience with radiological controls at nuclear power plants is highly desired


• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence


• Self-starter with minimal supervision and ability to contribute to a design team


• Ability to handle multiple projects with conflicting objectives and resolve conflicts effectively


• Experience working within quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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