Proposal / Design Engineer - Nuclear

Atlas Copco Group; Export (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group's Systems + Solutions Americas team seeks a Proposal / Design Engineer – Nuclear to develop nuclear-focused vacuum system designs and manage projects from concept through startup. You will prepare technical and commercial proposals, perform sizing and design, create P&IDs and 3D models, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Hybrid work arrangement in Export, PA with global collaboration and lifelong learning in a trusted,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in industrial vacuum.
• Experience with EPCs in quotation and project execution phases desirable.
• 3D modeling with Pro-E/Creo and Inventor/Vault preferred.
• SAP experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals based on customer specifications and project requirements.
• Perform process, thermal, mechanical, and electrical equipment sizing and design.
• Develop cost estimates, pricing strategies, schedules, and bid documentation.
• Support sales teams by addressing customer technical and commercial inquiries.
• Participate in client meetings, contract negotiations, and proposal reviews.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and QA/QC to execute awarded projects.
• Manage engineering deliverables, design reviews, safety reviews, and project closure activities.
• Create and review P&IDs, drawings, 3D models, bills of material, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Vacuum technology

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Project coordination

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro-E/Creo

Inventor/Vault

3D modeling

SAP

Job description

The Proposal / Design Engineer – Nuclear supports the Systems + Solutions Americas team by developing technical solutions, preparing proposals, supporting sales activities, and managing projects from concept through startup and commissioning. This role is responsible for delivering nuclear-focused vacuum system designs while ensuring successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals based on customer specifications and project requirements.
• Perform process, thermal, mechanical, and electrical equipment sizing and design.
• Develop cost estimates, pricing strategies, schedules, and bid documentation.
• Support sales teams by addressing customer technical and commercial inquiries.
• Participate in client meetings, contract negotiations, and proposal reviews.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and QA/QC to execute awarded projects.
• Manage engineering deliverables, design reviews, safety reviews, and project closure activities.
• Create and review P&IDs, drawings, 3D models, bills of material, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate manufacturing support, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field activities.
• Work with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and project performance.
• Drive project results related to schedule, budget, and engineering efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

• University degree (Bachelor/Masters) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.

Relevant Previous experience (minimum years of experience to competently carry out the role, not total year of experience)

• Results-oriented professional with experience in industrial vacuum.
• 1- 5 years experience with a preference in mechanical engineering, engineering management and vacuum technology.
• Experience working with EPC’s in both the quotation / proposal generation as well as project execution phases for complex systems involving multiple components such motors, drives, heat transfer technology, vessels, instrumentation, and controls is desired.
• Experience in project coordination or project management in relation to ownership and accountability of processes and team members.
• 3D modeling experience required and strong Pro-E/Creo and Inventor/Vault proficiency is desired.
• SAP experience strongly desired with working professional knowledge for applicable T-Code sessions and standard process flow.
• Ability to work with outside vendors for cost estimates and design optimization.

Knowledge areas/Skills (minimum level of knowledge to fulfill the role’s responsibilities)

• Strong technical competency in rotating equipment and various applications within the vacuum industry
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Knowledge in SAP advantageous
• Excellent command of English in both writing and speaking, other languages advantageous
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read electrical schematics and motor controls knowledge.
• Must have results driven nature.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a global environment

Other requirements (e.g. Language skills; competencies; expected travel requirements)

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the management and employees at all levels. Must possess strong communication capabilities and the ability to empower the members within the team.
• Strong focus on quality, accuracy, deadlines and orderly work.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from divisional management, the local teams and customers
• Act and think strategically
• Empower for initiatives, take ownership and raise red flags in case needed

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our location inExport, PA, United States (US).

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

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