Senior Product Engineer - Nuclear

Mueller Water Products; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid vacation and 100% paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and student debt retirement matching

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is looking for a Senior Product Engineer – Nuclear to join their team in Kimball, TN. The role involves designing and approving valves for nuclear power plants, ensuring all compliance with industry standards.

With a focus on mentoring junior engineers and conducting engineering analyses, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of design experience in valves for power plants.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or plan to attain within 12 months.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and approve nuclear orders, including design documents.
• Mentor junior engineers on design, analysis, and verification.
• Conduct engineering analysis of Butterfly Valves in ANSYS.

Skills

Design experience in valves for power plant and nuclear industry

Knowledge of ASME Section III (BPVC) and NRC requirements

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, ANSYS

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

ANSYS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Product Engineer – Nuclear

Mueller Water Products, Inc. invites applications for a Senior Product Engineer – Nuclear to join the Nuclear Program at our Kimball, TN facility. The senior engineer will design, approve, and mentor the development of valves for nuclear power plants, ensuring compliance with ASME, NRC, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Process and approve nuclear orders, including the preparation and approval of drawings, models, design reports, and owner specification reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on design, analysis, and verification tasks.
• Certify design reports and final reviews of ASME Section III Design Reports for Class 2 & 3 components.
• Conduct engineering analysis of Butterfly Valves NPS 3 to over 100” for stress, deformation, static seismic, and FEA in ANSYS to support design.
• Perform design verification using design reviews, alternate calculations, and qualification testing.
• Maintain training records and ensure continuing education as required by State Board and ASME.
• Lead the team of drafters and engineers, checking outputs including drawings, BOMs, design reports, calculation verification, and validation.

Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of design experience in valves for power plant and nuclear industry.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section III (BPVC), NRC requirements, and related codes and standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, ANSYS, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AWWA, MSS, ASTM standards, and nuclear audits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license to perform Certifying Engineer functions, or a defined plan to attain within 12 months.

Physical Requirements

• Stationary or standing position for prolonged periods, with ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation, lift up to 25 lbs, reach overhead or below shoulder level, stoop, crouch, or kneel as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid vacation and 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt retirement matching.
• Well-being program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-provided life and supplemental insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in E-Verify.