Nuclear Storage Systems Project Engineer I–II

Orano USA; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance and Disability

Paid Time Off and holidays

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Orano USA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design, procurement, fabrication, integration and qualification of systems for spent nuclear fuel storage. You will be the primary interface between subcontractors, customers, and design, located in Kernersville, NC.

The role emphasizes experience with welded components, fabricability, and compliance with ASME codes, with opportunities to contribute to licensing and field operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 0-2 years related experience; MS/MBA may substitute for 1-2 years.
• Demonstrated problem solving and quick-thinking abilities.
• Strong organization, planning and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers and regulatory authorities.
• Experience interpreting design/construction codes and standards.
• Experience as a Project Engineer overseeing fabrication projects.
• Experience in metal fabrication environment.
• Experience designing items for fabricability.
• Experience performing structural, thermal, shielding, or criticality analysis.
• A working knowledge of ASME Section III, Division 1.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the procurement specifications, functional requirement documents, integration, test, and qualification plans for spent nuclear fuel storage, transfer, and transport systems.
• Oversee fabrication of these varied products by subcontractors by review of fabrication documents to ensure contractual and design requirements are met.
• Prepare fabrication documents to support fabrication activities at Orano TN facilities.
• Support design efforts for new products to enhance fabricability and operability.
• Prepare design changes and non-conformance evaluations as required during fabrication and provide technical direction and oversight to subcontractors.
• Design of non-safety related equipment.
• Visit nuclear facilities to determine concerns regarding new equipment designs and gain information needed to facilitate those designs.
• Support Operations during field operation of storage, transfer and transport systems.
• Support proposal preparation.
• Support Licensing activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Orano USA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design, procurement, fabrication, integration and qualification of systems for spent nuclear fuel storage. You will be the primary interface between subcontractors, customers, and design, located in Kernersville, NC.

The role emphasizes experience with welded components, fabricability, and compliance with ASME codes, with opportunities to contribute to licensing and field operations.