System Design Engineer, Fluid Systems

System One, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking a System Design Engineer for fluid systems. You will design fluid systems from requirements to commissioning, refine designs through trade studies, and coordinate with suppliers on first-of-a-kind fluid hardware. Strong focus on safety and quality standards is essential.

The role requires reading/drawing P&IDs, experience with nuclear facilities, and adherence to ASME BPVC/API codes, with remote work options and potential travel 0–5%.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering; 5+ years in mechanical systems.
• Experience with piping systems and reading/drawing P&IDs.
• Experience maintaining nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of ASME, BPVC, API design codes.
• Ability to coordinate with minimal direction and manage competing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design fluid systems from requirements through final design and commissioning.
• Perform technical trade studies to refine system design.
• Review component designs in context of greater system design.
• Prepare system level engineering documentation and operations narratives.
• Generate design packages coordinating calculations, reports, drawings, and specs.
• Interface with design team to manage drawing packages (P&IDs, 3D models).
• Test program proposals for system development and qualification.
• Support test execution and result reporting.

Skills

P&ID reading

Piping systems

Mechanical engineering

Nuclear facility maintenance

ASME/BPVC/API knowledge

Quality standards (NQA-1/AS 9100/ISO 9

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Job Title: System Design Engineer, Fluid Systems
Location: Bellevue, WA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $79 - $93/hr
Work Model: Remote

Responsibilities

• Design of fluid systems from development of requirements through final design and commissioning.
• Perform technical trade studies and decisions to refine system design.
• Work with suppliers to develop first of a kind fluid hardware.
• Review component designs in the context of the greater system design to determine how detailed design of components impacts the greater system.
• Prepare system level engineering documentation including technical specifications and operations narratives.
• Review system documentation to anticipate and resolve system and plant level integration issues before they are realized.
• Support design reviews as system designs are established and refined.
• Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.
• Generate design packages for system designs including coordinating of calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to P&IDs, 3D models, and system interface drawings.
• Interface with various design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop system design and performance criteria.
• Propose and initiate testing programs for system development and qualification.
• Provide Support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.

Requirements

• S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
• Experience with piping systems and the ability to read and draw P&IDs.
• Experience with maintenance on existing nuclear facilities.
• Strong understanding of design codes (ASME, BPVC, API).
• Familiar with safety classifications of systems, structures, and components.
• Familiar with piping design and analysis.
• Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with minimal direction.
• Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Travel required: 0-5%
• TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

• eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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