Senior Mechanical Engineer, NSSS Stress & ANSYS (Remote)

Nuclear Energy Consultants, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Energy Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 4 for NSSS Vessels & Structures. You will perform design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and primary equipment supports in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and NRC guidelines to support safety-critical nuclear components.

This 40-hour/week contract runs through 2026 with potential into 2027. Remote work within the U.S. is possible, with travel as required. Leadership of the NSSS Component Analysis Group is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering from ABET accredited college; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of full-time relevant experience with ANSYS stress analysis.
• Experience with ASME Section III NB/NF; DOE 10 CFR Part 810 eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents evaluations of components to ASME Section III rules.
• Lead NSSS Component Analysis Group; provide mentoring to staff.
• Interacts with other disciplines to coordinate design activities.
• Ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Stress analysis

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical)

ABET accredited college or university

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

ANSYS

CAD packages

Job description

Nuclear Energy Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 4 for NSSS Vessels & Structures. You will perform design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and primary equipment supports in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and NRC guidelines to support safety-critical nuclear components.

This 40-hour/week contract runs through 2026 with potential into 2027. Remote work within the U.S. is possible, with travel as required. Leadership of the NSSS Component Analysis Group is expected.