Remote Primary Heat Transfer Engineer - Nuclear Systems

System One; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Contractor to provide Primary Heat Transfer (PHT) System Design Engineering services for the Natrium project. The role focuses on the sodium heat transport system design, including pump and heat exchanger concepts, within a multidisciplinary project team.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering and 6+ years of experience with complex fluid systems, design calculations, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering from an accredited university.
• 6+ years of direct experience with mechanical systems.
• Experience designing complex fluid systems and using fluid simulation software.
• Experience with centrifugal pump design and operation.
• Experience with tube and shell heat exchanger design, especially steam generators.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design of nuclear and industrial process systems and sub-systems from requirements through final design.
• Perform analyses supporting design, including thermal-hydraulic and structural assessments using hand calculations and software.
• Ensure adherence to applicable design codes such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, and guide other engineers in relevant standards.
• Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system designs.
• Support planning and maintain schedule adherence for design activities within the overall plant design delivery.
• Interface with the design team to create system drawings like P&IDs, 3D models, and interface diagrams.
• Collaborate with mechanical, instrumentation, civil, and nuclear disciplines to develop plant design information and specify system performance criteria.
• Provide technical oversight of supplier projects, coordinate deliverables, and conduct technical reviews.
• Establish and maintain system requirements and specifications, including engineering design documents.
• Propose and oversee testing programs for plant system qualification and evaluate test results.
• Generate and review design packages, reports, mechanical drawings, and specifications.
• Support licensing activities and facilitate design reviews for plant systems and sub-systems.

Skills

Fluid system design

Centrifugal pumps

Heat exchangers

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Fluid simulation software

Job description

System One is seeking a Contractor to provide Primary Heat Transfer (PHT) System Design Engineering services for the Natrium project. The role focuses on the sodium heat transport system design, including pump and heat exchanger concepts, within a multidisciplinary project team.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering and 6+ years of experience with complex fluid systems, design calculations, and technical documentation.