Project Engineer Nuclear

sulzer; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with match

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Project Engineer to support technical project planning, execution, and monitoring in a nuclear-focused context. You will verify components meet design and ASME standards, perform calculations, and review drawings for compliance.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, good analytical and communication skills, and CAD proficiency. On-site responsibilities include design verification and BOM maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three (3), in mechanical engineering of rotating equipment design experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, calculations, and design software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and CAD tools.
• FE Certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Verifies that replacement parts, new equipment, retrofit pumps, and refurbished pumps are designed & constructed in accordance with customer design specifications, applicable codes & standards, and Sulzer-internal Engineering standards.
• Generates, reviews, and maintains the design Bill of Materials and Drawings while adhering to Engineering Specifications, detailed documentation of design requirements, and ASME standards.
• Perform technical evaluations and justifications to resolve non-conformance reports, supplier deviations, and design changes.
• Perform design, material, and seismic reconciliations and/or reports for nuclear-safety-related components and ASME Code Components.
• Reviews and verifies cross-sectional and general arrangement drawings.
• Reviews component drawings to ensure adherence to Engineering Standards, design requirements, ASME Code requirements, and GD&T standards.
• Review and maintenance of special processes to ensure adherence to Engineering Standards and design requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel, Word)

CAD tools

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting technical project planning, execution, and monitoring. The role involves working independently with general supervision and contributing to project success through technical and analytical support.

This job profile is intended for experienced professionals who apply practical knowledge of a job area and work independently with general supervision. SUMMARY: The project engineering position verifies that components and assemblies meet all applicable design requirements, engineering standards, customer specifications, and applicable ASME codes and standards. This role performs calculations, technical evaluations, and detailed drawing reviews to confirm compliance with engineering standards, design documentation, and ASME Codes. The engineer contributes to ensuring that the parts, materials, and assemblies selected satisfy the functional and regulatory requirements of the nuclear application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Verifies that replacement parts, new equipment, retrofit pumps, and refurbished pumps are designed & constructed in accordance with customer design specifications, applicable codes & standards, and Sulzer-internal Engineering standards.
• Generates, reviews, and maintains the design Bill of Materials and Drawings while adhering to Engineering Specifications, detailed documentation of design requirements, and ASME standards.
• Perform technical evaluations and justifications to resolve non-conformance reports, supplier deviations, and design changes.
• Perform design, material, and seismic reconciliations and/or reports for nuclear-safety-related components and ASME Code Components.
• Reviews and verifies cross-sectional and general arrangement drawings.
• Reviews component drawings to ensure adherence to Engineering Standards, design requirements, ASME Code requirements, and GD&T standards.
• Review and maintenance of special processes to ensure adherence to Engineering Standards and design requirements.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to company and department policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Management System which includes following all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality Management effort.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a minimum of three (3), in mechanical engineering of rotating equipment design experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, calculations, and design software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and CAD tools.
• FE Certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.

What we offer you

What We Offer You

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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