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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Contract Engineer-Design Changes / Standard Design... - **Company:** System One - **Location:** Madison, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glogk8 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. + 10+ years of engineering experience. + Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or other power generation facilities. + Demonstrated expertise in one or more engineering disciplines. + Experience developing engineering design change packages and supporting plant modifications. + Knowledge of engineering design processes, plant systems, and applicable engineering codes and standards. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications + Experience with Standard Design Process (SDP) or similar engineering change control programs. + Experience supporting Balance of Plant (BOP) systems. + Knowledge of U.S. commercial nuclear plant modifications and power uprate projects. + Experience supporting advanced reactor technologies. + Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, and nuclear industry engineering standards. + Previous experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects. ## Description System One is seeking an experienced Contract Engineer - Design Changes / Standard Design Process (SDP) to support mechanical engineering activities for commercial nuclear power plants. This role is responsible for developing engineering design change packages, supporting power uprate evaluations, resolving technical issues, and ensuring design modifications comply with plant-specific engineering processes and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, nuclear plant design modifications, and engineering change management while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting both operating and advanced nuclear facilities. Key Responsibilities + Develop engineering design change packages using the Standard Design Process (SDP) and plant-specific engineering procedures. + Support engineering evaluations and technical reports for U.S. commercial nuclear power uprates within Balance of Plant (BOP) systems. + Resolve technical issues affecting operating nuclear power plants and support engineering activities for advanced reactor technologies. + Perform engineering analysis, design evaluations, and system assessments for mechanical systems and plant programs. + Apply applicable engineering codes and standards including ASME, ANSI, and industry best practices. + Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineering. + Support engineering activities while maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. + Lead complex engineering problem-solving efforts and provide technical recommendations. ## Related Videos - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Plan CI/CD on the Enterprise level!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/544-plan-ci-cd-on-the-enterprise-level) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [From Scheduler to Events: Rethinking Alerts in a Modular System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100173-from-scheduler-to-events-rethinking-alerts-in-a-modular-system) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)