Nuclear Project Engineer - P&I

Socket.dev; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AAF International is seeking an experienced Nuclear Solutions Engineer to design and deliver engineered air filtration and ventilation systems for nuclear facilities worldwide. You will ensure compliance with NRC/DOE/DOD standards while coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes mechanical and systems engineering, project support from concept to installation, and strong collaboration with sales and regulatory affairs to drive safe, reliable, and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of nuclear industry experience, preferably with air filtration or safety-related systems.
• Experience interpreting drawings and technical documents; ability to perform engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from concept to installation and commissioning.
• Modify standard products for nuclear-grade applications per customer specs and codes.
• Review customer specifications for risks, compliance, and opportunities.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales teams, and agents to optimize system performance.
• Perform mechanical, fluid dynamic, and system-level analyses (pressure drops, flow, safety).
• Prepare quotations, costing docs, and technical proposals for bids.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders in technical and commercial discussions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot in-service equipment and recommend improvements.
• Identify trends for new product development and regulatory alignment.
• Represent the company at industry events and regulatory discussions.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Mechanical engineering

HVAC

System design

Calculations

Regulatory compliance

Customer-facing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter® and the AAF International® brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries and over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 98,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

Read more about our philosophy at: http://www.daikin.com/about/corporate/philosophy/index.html

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.

Position Objective:

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Solutions Engineer to join our specialized team delivering custom-engineered air filtration, ventilation, and related systems for nuclear power plants, research facilities, and other nuclear-related applications worldwide. As a key technical contributor, you will support projects from initial concept through to installation and ongoing support, ensuring compliance with stringent nuclear industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations (including interaction with agencies such as the NRC, DOE, DOD, and international equivalents). This role combines strong mechanical/systems engineering, customer-facing technical expertise, commercial acumen, and industry engagement to drive solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and performance in demanding nuclear environments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as a core member of the Nuclear Solutions team, actively contributing to projects across the full lifecycle—from concept development and design through manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Implement customized engineering solutions by modifying standard products to meet unique customer needs, including detailed interpretation and application of customer drawings, specifications, and nuclear industry codes/standards.
• Perform thorough technical and commercial reviews of customer specifications, identifying risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements.
• Provide expert application guidance and technical support to customers, sales teams, and agents to ensure optimal system selection and performance.
• Conduct mechanical, fluid dynamic, and system-level calculations (e.g., pressure drops, flow rates, structural integrity, filtration efficiency, and safety-related analyses).
• Prepare comprehensive quotations, detailed costing documentation, and technical specifications/proposals for bids and projects.
• Actively participate in technical and commercial discussions, meetings, and negotiations with clients, sales agents, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with manufacturing partners, the supplier network, and third-party vendors to ensure timely, quality-compliant delivery of nuclear-grade components and systems.
• Troubleshoot in-service AAF (or equivalent) equipment, diagnose issues, and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Identify emerging business trends, customer needs, and technological gaps to inform new product development, R&D initiatives, and strategic roadmap contributions.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, technical committees, conferences, and working groups to build relationships, stay current on regulations/standards, and promote solutions.
• Engage directly with government and regulatory agencies (e.g., U.S. NRC, DOE, DOD, and global nuclear entities) on technical, compliance, and licensing matters related to nuclear equipment and systems.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field;
2. 5+ years of relevant experience in nuclear industry applications, preferably involving air filtration, ventilation/HVAC, nuclear-qualified equipment, or safety-related systems;
3. SAP experience is a plus;
4. Solid technical background, with understanding or hands on experience reviewing technical drawings and documents;
5. Proven ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret complex technical drawings/specifications;
6. Experience with quotation preparation, costing, and technical-commercial customer interactions;
7. Contract review and terms and conditions experience a plus;
8. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;
9. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (trade shows, customer sites, supplier audits, etc.);
10. U.S. citizenship or ability to obtain necessary security clearances may be required due to interaction with government agencies (DOE, DOD, etc.).