Systems Engineer III

Holtec; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Holtec in Camden, NJ is seeking a Systems Design Engineer III to lead the design, development, and integration of complex plant systems for the SMR-300 program. You will coordinate with engineering disciplines and provide technical leadership to other engineers, influencing licensing readiness and overall plant design.

This on-site role requires coordinating across multiple teams, conducting design reviews, and mentoring engineers while ensuring compliance with codes and standards throughout the

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline; advanced degree considered for experience.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex system design and integration.
• Experience documenting system requirements, design bases, and calculations.
• Experience coordinating cross‑disciplinary interfaces with vendors and licensing teams.
• Familiarity with nuclear design software and lifecycle management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex plant systems for SMR-300.
• Review engineering calculations and analyses for thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, and process design.
• Develop system design documentation, specifications, and reports.
• Manage system requirements and design bases across cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Coordinate among component, mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C, and licensing groups.
• Lead technical reviews of drawings, vendor docs, and calculations.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers; lead design reviews.
• Support licensing activities with technical information and defense of design choices.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and configuration management.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

BS in engineering (civil, mechanical, or chemical)

EIT and/or PE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCad

HTRI

DOORS-NG

Smart Plant

Pipe-Flo

ELM

Engineering Life-cycle Management

Job description

The Systems Design Engineer III leads the design, development, and integration of complex systems for the SMR-300 power plant. This role requires extensive coordination with engineering disciplines and licensing groups and technical leadership of system integration activities, including requirements and design-basis development, component specification, engineering analysis, interface management, and resolution of complex design issues. The Engineer exercises a high degree of technical autonomy, establishes approaches for complex engineering assignments, and provides technical direction to other engineers. The Engineer will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared development program and will have significant influence on system performance, technical risk, licensing readiness, and successful execution of the plant design.

Location: Camden, NJ (On-site) – Relocation Assistance Available!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex plant systems for the SMR-300 small modular reactor program.
• Lead and review complex engineering evaluations, calculations, and analyses related to thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, and process system design.
• Establish technical approaches and lead development of system design documentation, including system descriptions, design specifications, engineering calculations, technical reports, and design bases.
• Lead development, verification, reconciliation, and management of system requirements and design bases, including resolution of conflicting or cross-disciplinary requirements.
• Lead coordination among component, mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C, licensing, and other engineering organizations to resolve complex system interfaces and ensure integrated plant design.
• Provide technical leadership for selection, specification, and evaluation of major plant equipment and components.
• Lead and perform technical reviews of engineering drawings, models, vendor documentation, calculations, and other design deliverables.
• Identify and resolve complex or ambiguous technical issues with significant system or cross-system implications, developing technically sound and practical solutions with limited oversight.
• Lead major design reviews, technical meetings, trade studies, and cross-functional engineering activities and communicate technical recommendations and decisions to project and engineering leadership.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, design bases, configuration management requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead technical support for licensing activities, including development and defense of technical information and resolution of licensing questions affecting assigned systems.
• Evaluate proposed design changes for system, interface, requirements, licensing, and configuration impacts throughout the design lifecycle.
• Lead small technical teams or major engineering work scopes and provide technical direction, mentoring, and review to less-experienced engineers.
• Coordinate technical priorities with project and engineering leadership and proactively identify and communicate significant technical, schedule, integration, and program risks.
• Serve as a recognized technical resource within assigned systems or areas of expertise and contribute to development of engineering methods, practices, and technical guidance.

Requirements:

• BS in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, or chemical preferred but not required)
• Typically 6–10 years of post‑graduation engineering experience; an advanced engineering degree may be considered toward relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals and their application to complex system design
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex system design, analysis, and integration assignments
• Demonstrated experience establishing technical approaches and reviewing complex engineering calculations, design documentation, specifications, and design bases
• Extensive experience developing, managing, verifying, and reconciling system requirements
• Demonstrated experience resolving complex cross‑disciplinary engineering interfaces and technical issues
• Experience leading technical work scopes, design reviews, or small engineering teams and mentoring less‑experienced engineers
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, presentation, and effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate and defend technical decisions to engineering leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Fluency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel
• Significant experience working with engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to develop and evaluate designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Experience working in the nuclear energy field in a design, engineering, or closely related technical capacity
• Experience with Smart Plant, MathCad, AutoCAD, Pipe‑Flo, Engineering Life‑cycle Management (ELM), requirements management software (e.g.DOORS‑NG), and HTRI heat exchanger design software
• EIT and/or PE certification

A Generation Ahead by Design™

Investing in people who power the future.

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits go beyond the basics, reflecting our commitment to supporting your whole self…your health, your future, and your career growth. This includes:

Compensation:

• Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $145,000 to $175,000
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
• FLEX Program – Hybrid work opportunities available for eligible roles, where business needs and role requirements allow
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
• Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company‑supported health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
• Company‑paid life and AD&DD insurance for added peace of mind
• Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, location, and employment status

If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec—a generation ahead by design™.