Sr Project Engineer

Associates Systems LLC; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Long-term disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in New Jersey seeks a Sr Project Engineer-Nuclear to lead design and development of fluid flow components, particularly valves in the nuclear industry. Candidates should have a BSME or related degree and at least five years of design experience, including three years focused on nuclear applications. This role requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with ASME codes, and proficiency in tools like Mathcad and SOLIDWORKS. Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years’ design experience of fluid flow components including minimum three years of valve design in nuclear industry.
• General knowledge of ASME Section III Codes and relevant standards.
• Experience with commercial grade dedication (CGD) for Nuclear Industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate engineering functions for fluid flow components in the nuclear industry.
• Review technical specifications and advise on design changes.
• Prepare detailed component drawings and reports.

Skills

Valve design

Fluid flow components

Analytical skills

Geometric tolerance

Stress analysis

Education

BSME or related Degree

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Mathcad

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Sr Project Engineer-Nuclear

Accountable to plan, direct, manage and coordinate all engineering functions related to design, and development of fluid flow components specifically exposure to valve design in nuclear industry and modifications of existing product line for manufacturing and customer requirements. Support design, production, planning, quality, delivery schedule and other company functions to enable successful production.

BSME or related Degree. A PE License is a plus.

• Additional schooling – master’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred. Valve design and electrical component training is a definite plus.

Five years’ design experience of fluid flow components including minimum three years of valve design in nuclear industry, with a demonstrated ability to design develop and prove new concepts and modification of existing products.

• General knowledge of ASME Section III Codes, ASME/ASTM material for valves in Nuclear Industry and awareness with some military standards.
• Familiar with ANSI B16.34, B31-1, and B31.3 valve design standards.
• Strong understanding of geometric tolerance techniques based on ANSI Y14.5M.
• Knowledge of CSA N285.0 Canadian standards.
• Experience with commercial grade dedication (CGD), appendix-B, and part 21 for Nuclear Industry is required.
• Basic knowledge of stress analysis and ASME code formula to prepare valve design reports.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are must.
• Mathcad software would be a plus
• Working knowledge of PC based CAD system (SOLIDWORKS Preferred).

• Review customer technical specification, Valve data sheet and select the valve model from existing valve data bank or design new valve. Is primary individual responsible for technical performance of product.
• Review and comment on customer requested design changes if they have any.
• Assist and advise the Chief Engineer regarding technical information pertaining to customer specifications on new orders.
• Prepare detail component drawings, bill of material, test procedure, test report, OMM and perform other support functions in order to meet deadlines, commitments and manufacturing. Whenever possible, modify existing parts to speed process.
• Prepare and release all the drawings and other documents required prior to formal release to production.
• Produce operability calculations to ensure compliance with customer specifications/requests. This is accomplished by static analysis of the valve, keeping in mind force balance, considering pressure forces, spring forces, coil forces, and seismic forces.
• Must have excellent analytical skills and be able prepare ASME code Design Report using Mathcad software.
• Prepare and release commercial grade dedication (CGD) documents defining critical characteristics of valve components.
• During the production stage, as required, provide support in such areas as MRR’s (material rejection report), repairs, assembly, and testing operations.
• Perform liaison having to do with providing technical information to purchasing, production, and any other support departments on matters dealing with procurement of special material, specifications, available sources, subcontracting, and troubleshooting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting up to 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occassionally, pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and typing.

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Salary Range: $120-$150K/yr.+

Employee Benefits: Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.