Systems Design Engineer I — Nuclear Plant (Hybrid)

Holtec International; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Holtec International in Camden, NJ is seeking a Systems Design Engineer I to design components and systems for the SMR-300 power plant. You will interface with other engineering disciplines and manage system integration activities, including requirements development and calculations.

Join a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared program, contribute to design reviews, produce documentation, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, or chemical preferred but not required).
• Minimum 2 years of post‑graduation engineering experience or MS in engineering in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• In‑depth knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals.
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and effective communication skills.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience working with engineers and manufacturers to develop designs and drawings.
• Experience researching and developing requirements.
• Experience working in the nuclear energy field.
• Experience with Smart Plant, MathCad, AutoCAD, Pipe‑Flo, ELM, DOORS‑NG, and HTRI.
• EIT and/or PE certification.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and integration of plant systems for the SMR-300 program.
• Perform evaluations, calculations, and analyses for thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, and process design.
• Develop system design documentation, including specs and calculations.
• Support requirements and design bases development and management.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure proper integration and interface management.
• Participate in equipment selection, specification, and evaluation.
• Review engineering drawings, models, and vendor documentation.
• Resolve technical issues through analysis with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to design reviews, meetings, and cross-functional activities.
• Ensure deliverables meet codes, standards, quality, and regulatory expectations.
• Support licensing by preparing technical information for regulatory requests.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and configuration control.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Technical writing

Communication

MS Office

Interdisciplinary collaboration

AutoCAD

MathCad

Pipe-Flo

ELM

DOORS-NG

HTRI

Education

BS in engineering

MS in mechanical or chemical engineering

EIT/PE certification

Tools

Smart Plant

DOORS-NG

ELM

HTRI

AutoCAD

MathCad

Pipe-Flo

Job description

Holtec International in Camden, NJ is seeking a Systems Design Engineer I to design components and systems for the SMR-300 power plant. You will interface with other engineering disciplines and manage system integration activities, including requirements development and calculations.

Join a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared program, contribute to design reviews, produce documentation, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory expectations.