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Design Project Engineer II-III

Orano
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Description

Description

Join the Orano team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.

Orano TN, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is a leader in the American market for used nuclear fuel storage, radioactive waste management and fuel transportation logistics. The company offers a complete line of products and related services to the transportation, storage, and engineering sectors operating in the fuel cycle materials market.

Responsibilities

Orano TN is seeking a Design Project Engineer to support the design, procurement, fabrication, integration and qualification of systems and components associated with spent nuclear fuel storage systems. The position will be based in Columbia, MD, with some occasional travel expected to the Kernersville, NC office or customer sites. This qualified individual will be responsible for the following tasks related to NUHOMS® Dry Shielded Canisters, NUHOMS® onsite transfer casks, and TN metal storage casks and transport packages:

  • Performs standard engineering assignments, typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.
  • Receives assistance and instructions on unusual or more complex features and possible solutions, as needed.
  • Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.
  • May independently evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.
  • Perform design work using supplied data and markups utilizing theoretical and practical engineering knowledge.
  • This position requires developing proficiency with SolidWorks software.
  • Prepare drawings, layouts and sketches under moderate supervision using CAD workstations and appropriate design criteria and technical manuals.
  • Work closely with fabrication engineers to ensure and optimize fabricability of designs, and to help resolve fabrication issues.
  • Has a working understanding of the engineering design process.
  • Has a working understanding of welding processes, including non-destructive examinations.
  • Ensure conformance to applicable standards and codes as well as company procedures and policies.
  • Apply advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications utilizing CAD equipment.
  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing to designs and drawings.
  • Works on special projects, as directed.

Additional Job Responsibilities Will Include The Following

  • Design of non-safety related equipment.
  • Visit nuclear facilities to determine concerns regarding new equipment designs and gain information needed to facilitate those designs.
  • Support Operations during field operation of storage, transfer and transport systems.
  • Support proposal preparation.
  • Support Licensing activities.

Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists the base salary, we also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.

Please Note: The provided pay information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay Range: $90,000-$120,000 per year

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Qualifications

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position:

  • BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology, plus 2-3 years related experience. An advanced degree (MS or MBA) may be substituted for 1-2 years experience. In applicable states a PE license will be accepted in lieu of a 4 year engineering degree.
  • Demonstrated background where quick thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
  • Excellent organization, planning and priority setting skills
  • Ability to communicate well with vendors, customer and regulatory authority.

The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • A working knowledge of ASME Section III, Division 1
  • Experience working at a commercial nuclear facility in system or design engineering
  • Experience as a Project Engineer overseeing design projects
  • Demonstrated experience designing items, structures, or components for fabricability
  • Experience working in a metal fabrication environment
  • A working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.6 welding code
  • Familiarity of NRC regulatory requirements
  • A working knowledge of NQA-1 requirements
  • Experience performing structural, thermal, shielding, or criticality analysis

Avantages

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities
  • and more…

Groupe Orano

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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