Nuclear Mechanical Engineer — SMR & Reactor Systems

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s Power Global Practice seeks experienced mechanical engineers for our Nuclear team, focusing on operating nuclear plants and new nuclear projects, including SMRs and advanced reactors. The team provides consulting, design, analysis, and pre-construction planning, with domestic and international project experience.

The role involves mechanical design from concept through completion, drawings review, system design, equipment specifications, and coordination with electrical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT preferred.
• Ability to be authorized for unescorted access at a U.S. nuclear power generating facility.
• Experience with nuclear plant mechanical design, standard design process, plant modification packages, configuration management, and ASME NQA-1 (safety-related) requirements.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include programs such as AutoCAD, 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modifies and reviews production drawings for a variety of power projects.
• Designs mechanical systems and selects components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare mechanical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients and other engineering disciplines.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Quality reviews and updates production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data to verify corrections in CAD software.
• Quality reviews the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of mechanical systems.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power generating facilities.
• Communicates with other disciplines for efficient project coordination.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Nuclear experience

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

AutoCAD

3D Rendering

Hydraulic analysis

MS Office

FE or EIT

3 years experience

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

FE exam or EIT preferred

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering may substitute for 1 year experience

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Rendering Programs

Hydraulic analysis

Job description

Burns & McDonnell’s Power Global Practice seeks experienced mechanical engineers for our Nuclear team, focusing on operating nuclear plants and new nuclear projects, including SMRs and advanced reactors. The team provides consulting, design, analysis, and pre-construction planning, with domestic and international project experience.

The role involves mechanical design from concept through completion, drawings review, system design, equipment specifications, and coordination with electrical,