Reactor Core and Component System Design Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Reactor Core System Design Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Reactor Core System Design Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working as part of a geographically diverse design team to develop supporting design documentation. The team members include Company employees, subcontracted resources, partner employees, and customers.
• Support the RCC System Lead to accomplish the design of integrated systems, equipment, and components, from requirements definition through final design, to the highest levels of safety and reliability.
• Evaluate and establish design basis of safety classifications, system requirements, and assessment of failure modes and their effects on system functionality.
• Apply engineering principles, methods, and tools to the design of nuclear and industrial facility and its systems.
• Support coordination of analyses, such as neutronics, thermal, fuel performance, core mechanical, and other analyses performed by others required for the design.
• Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes such as ASME, ANS, etc.
• Analyze and apply regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical system design and provide technical direction and guidance to others in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards.
• Assess technology readiness and establish technology maturation plans for critical technology elements of the RCC system.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
• Participate in project design reviews at project milestones and periodic assessment points to verify compliance and completeness of design.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Experience:
• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or System Engineering, or related discipline, and 10-20 years of experience.
• M.S. degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or System Engineering, or related discipline, and 3-15 years of experience.
• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or System Engineering, or related discipline, and 2-10 years of experience.
• Competitive candidates will typically have the above experience, but less experienced candidates with proven system engineering skills in nuclear applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Demonstrated experience in developing design of complex structures, multi-discipline integration, and mechanical pressure vessel equipment.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools application on nuclear or similar complex industrial applications.
• Previous experience with nuclear reactors and systems, high temperature pressure vessels, or similar system design is highly desired.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and work within a design team with minimal direction.
• Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Travel Required: 0-5%.
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience.)
• Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% Remote Acceptable
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.