Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Bellevue, WA
Type: Contract
Compensation: Not specified
Work Model: Remote – offsite
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Not specified

Responsibilities

• Design of nuclear fuel handling equipment, and fuel handling components from requirements development through final design, manufacturing and commissioning.
• Provide a wide range of support for the design of fuel handling equipment.
• Complete designs of equipment, processes and components by applying engineering and scientific principles.
• Complete design through calculations, developing drawings, using and writing software and commercially available engineering tools.
• Follow engineering procedures to conduct and document design work.
• Write technical reports detailing the design work.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts as needed.
• Present results of design reviews and oversee technical areas within projects.
• Identify and ensure the effective application of correct design codes such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers regarding nuclear and non-nuclear design standards.
• Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system designs.
• Create and manage drawing packages including P&IDs, 3D models, interface, assembly and system interface drawings.
• Collaborate with design disciplines to develop plant design information and specify system performance criteria.
• Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, including review of deliverables.
• Establish and maintain system requirements and specifications such as Engineering Design Specifications.
• Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification and support test execution and reporting.
• Generate design packages for systems, sub-systems, and equipment, including calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop and review technical design documents such as Design Basis Documents and Interface Control Documents.
• Support licensing activities related to Safety Analysis Reports.
• Participate in design reviews for plant system and subsystem designs.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent experience
• 6-15 years of direct experience with proven mechanical equipment design skills
• Experience in complex mechanical structures and equipment design, with nuclear fuel handling equipment a plus
• Experience with high-temperature systems and multi-discipline integration highly desired
• Experience with ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1 and/or Section VIII
• Experience with remote tooling design and/or hot cell operations
• Previous experience with nuclear reactors, fuel handling process systems, or similar high-performance equipment
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence
• Ability to coordinate and lead design teams with minimal direction
• Ability to manage projects with multiple objectives and resolve conflicting requirements
• Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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