Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Uprate Lead (Nuclear)

Universal Resources, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401-K

ICHRA

Job summary

Universal Resources, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to support uprate projects for existing nuclear power plants. You will lead in equipment specifications, hydraulic calculations, and develop data sheets for valves and related equipment, directing designers and reviewing reports for feasibility and required plant modifications.

The role requires a 5+ year track record, a B.S. in mechanical engineering, and a PE license is desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• PE license is desired.
• Experience with design of new construction and/or retrofit of power generation or heavy industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles, codes and standards.
• Experience with P&ID development, piping systems design, pipe sizing and routing, and equipment selection.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations; FATHOM/PEPSE experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design inputs and review results from engineering reports assessing feasibility of uprate activities and modifications for the plant.
• Lead in equipment specifications and hydraulic calculations.
• Provide technical direction to designers and develop data sheets for valves and other equipment.
• Review results from engineering reports assessing feasibility of uprate activities and associated plant modifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulic calculations

Equipment specifications

P&ID development

Technical direction

Design inputs

Engineering reports review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FATHOM

PEPSE

Job description

Universal Resources, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to support uprate projects for existing nuclear power plants. You will lead in equipment specifications, hydraulic calculations, and develop data sheets for valves and related equipment, directing designers and reviewing reports for feasibility and required plant modifications.

The role requires a 5+ year track record, a B.S. in mechanical engineering, and a PE license is desirable.