System Design Engineer, Fluid Systems

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Design Engineer focused on advanced nuclear reactor projects. In this long-term contract role, you'll collaborate with a high-performing team to design reliable fluid systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Your expertise in mechanical systems and piping design will be vital as you develop maintenance plans and oversee system construction. This innovative firm offers a remote working opportunity, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're a self-starter with a passion for technical excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Disability Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems, particularly in fluid systems design.
• Strong understanding of design codes and ability to read and draw P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design reliable fluid systems from requirements through commissioning.
• Develop maintenance and inspection plans for system hardware.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Skills

Piping Systems

Design Codes (ASME, BPVC, API)

Power Plant Operations

Safety Classifications

Piping Design and Analysis

Fault Detection and Monitoring

Quality Standards (ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001)

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering

Job description

A Talascend client is seeking a System Design Engineer, Fluid Systems for a long-term contract role.

This position can work remotely.

SUMMARY:

The System Design Engineer reports to the System Design Manager and is focused on system design, analysis, systems engineering, and engineering oversight. In this role, you will act as a system design engineer for advanced nuclear reactor projects. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with engineers working on interfacing systems. The System Design Engineer will work as part of a high-performing team of engineers and scientists.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design of reliable and fault tolerant fluid systems from development of requirements through final design and commissioning.
2. Perform technical trade studies and decisions to refine system design.
3. Develop maintenance plans for system hardware.
4. Develop in service inspection and in service test plans for system hardware.
5. Develop system level functional and performance requirements and flow requirements down to component specifications.
6. Oversight of system construction planning and eventually construction, test, and startup.
7. Review work of suppliers to determine compliance with requirements and minimize system level integration issues.
8. Support design reviews as system designs are established and refined.
9. Coordinate system level operations and author system level operational narratives.
10. Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.
11. Generate design packages for system designs including coordinating of calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.
12. Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings.
13. Interface with various design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop system design and performance criteria.
14. Propose and initiate testing programs for system development and qualification.
15. Provide support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
2. Experience with piping systems and the ability to read and draw P&IDs.
3. Strong understanding of design codes (ASME, BPVC, API).
4. Experience with power plant operations and maintenance.
5. Familiar with safety classifications of systems, structures, and components.
6. Familiar with piping design and analysis.
7. Familiar with fault detection and monitoring.
8. Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
9. Must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with minimal direction.
10. Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
11. 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.
12. Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
13. Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
14. Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Travel required: 0-5%

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.