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Mechanical Systems Design Engineer – Fuel Handling Systems

ThoughtStorm
Bellevue, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

🚨 Hiring: Mechanical Systems Design Engineer – Fuel Handling Systems 🚨


📍 Location: Bellevue, WA 98008

Duration: 12 Month Contract with possible extension

🌎 Domain: Energy | Nuclear

Visa Status: US Citizens Only


🎥 Interview Process: 2 Video Calls


Client is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced Nuclear Fuel Handling Systems for next-generation reactor projects.


Key Responsibilities:

✅ Design nuclear fuel handling systems from requirements through final design

✅ Develop and manage engineering deliverables including:

  • P&IDs
  • 3D Models
  • Interface Drawings
  • Engineering Design Specifications
  • System Design Descriptions

✅ Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities involving:

  • Mechanical
  • Structural
  • Thermal
  • Seismic
  • Fluid Systems
  • Instrumentation & Controls

✅ Apply and ensure compliance with industry standards:

  • ASME Section III
  • ASME NQA-1
  • ASTM
  • ANS
  • IEEE
  • NFPA
  • ISO 9001

✅ Support testing, qualification programs, design reviews, and licensing activities.


Required Qualifications:

✔ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

✔ 10 years of mechanical systems design experience

✔ Direct experience with:

  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Nuclear Fuel Handling Systems
  • Complex Mechanical Equipment Design

✔ Experience with ASME Section III

✔ Experience working under quality programs such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001

✔ Strong technical writing, communication, and leadership skills


Highly Desired:

⭐ High-temperature system design experience

⭐ Multi-disciplinary integration experience

⭐ Experience supporting nuclear licensing and safety analysis activities

⭐ Experience leading engineering design teams

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advanced nuclear technology and work with one of the most innovative organizations in the energy industry.

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