Senior Fuel Handling System Design Engineer

• This is a senior mechanical systems design role for fuel handling and process equipment in advanced reactors.
• Responsibility for end-to-end system design, regulatory analysis, supplier management, and design package delivery.
• Heavy emphasis on ASME Section III compliance, multidisciplinary integration, and technical leadership.
• Leadership coordination with licensing, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams., * Design fuel handling systems from requirements through final design and fabrication specifications.
• Coordinate review of thermal, seismic, structural, and pipe stress analyses; integrate into plant design delivery.
• Provide design direction regarding thermal and fluid requirements for system performance.
• Identify and ensure application of correct design codes (ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA) to system design.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers on nuclear and non-nuclear design standards.
• Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system design.
• Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for design activities.
• Create and manage P&IDs, 3D models, and system interface drawings.
• Interface with design disciplines to identify and develop plant design information and system specifications.
• Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects; coordinate technical reviews of deliverables.
• Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents.
• Propose and manage testing programs for system qualification as needed.
• Support test execution, evaluation of results, and test reporting.
• Develop design packages including calculations, reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications.
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• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline; 10+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in design of complex mechanical systems, structures, and equipment.
• Previous nuclear reactor or nuclear fuel handling system design experience required.
• Experience with high-temperature and multidisciplinary integration highly desired.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead design teams with minimal direction.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks requiring multidisciplinary approach.
• Experience with ASME Section III standards.
• Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.

Nice to Have:

• Piping design and pipe stress analysis experience.
• Thermal design and heat exchanger design background.
• Experience with testing program planning and execution.
• Leadership experience on large engineering projects.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits available to eligible contractors. Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required. No sponsorship at this time., This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Compensation and Benefits Disclosure The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.

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