Staff Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear AI-Driven Systems Lead

The Nuclear Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Previous causal analysis experience

AI-Enhanced Simulation

Digital Twin & Smart Monitoring

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Job summary

The Nuclear Company seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and maintenance of complex mechanical systems for nuclear plants or advanced reactors. The role requires applying AMSE/ANSI standards and guiding a multidisciplinary team to meet safety and quality goals.

You will mentor junior engineers, review vendor documentation, and support QA/QC while pursuing security clearance and leveraging AI-augmented simulation tools to accelerate reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) license; PE a plus.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with strong fundamentals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain security clearance for a nuclear plant.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical components and systems for nuclear facilities.
• Prepare calculations, drawings and specifications; review modification packages.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and lead reviews.
• Diagnose equipment issues, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions.
• Ensure structural integrity and performance of mechanical systems.
• Review vendor docs and participate in design reviews and meetings.
• Interface with civil/structural and I&C engineers; support QA programs.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Security clearance willingness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification

Professional Engineer license a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

The Nuclear Company seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and maintenance of complex mechanical systems for nuclear plants or advanced reactors. The role requires applying AMSE/ANSI standards and guiding a multidisciplinary team to meet safety and quality goals.

You will mentor junior engineers, review vendor documentation, and support QA/QC while pursuing security clearance and leveraging AI-augmented simulation tools to accelerate reliability and performance.