Nuclear Mechanical Engineer — Design & Regulatory Excellence

Averro

Oak Brook (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.