Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Systems Lead

VNS Federal Services; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services (VNSFS) in Richland, WA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to independently lead complex engineering assignments and provide technical leadership for nuclear projects. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive improvements across engineering standards and processes.

The role emphasizes adherence to codes and safety, with broad responsibility for planning, design, scheduling, budgeting, and client interaction on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, General, or Environmental Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering design or Nuclear Facility Operation/Maintenance/Construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, scope development, scheduling, and estimating.
• Mentor engineering staff and promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure designs meet codes, regulations, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and review vendor submittals for compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Nuclear engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in General, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

PE Licensed

Tools

MathCAD

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SolidWorks

RISA

AutoPipe

AFT Fathom/Arrow

Job description

Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services (VNSFS) in Richland, WA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to independently lead complex engineering assignments and provide technical leadership for nuclear projects. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive improvements across engineering standards and processes.

The role emphasizes adherence to codes and safety, with broad responsibility for planning, design, scheduling, budgeting, and client interaction on