Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience at an operating nuclear reactor.
Proficiency in engineering design and manufacturing practices, including welding and joining techniques and machine design.
Strong understanding of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Sections III and VIII) and ASME B31.1 piping codes.
Experience with converting legacy drawings or 2D engineering drawings into modern 3D CAD models and detailed fabrication drawings.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software, such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, or Autodesk Inventor.
Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses to support design basis and technical requirements.
Familiarity with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Orders and Standards, including DOE O 420.1C (Facility Safety), DOE STD-1189 (Integration of Safety into the Design Process), and DOE STD-1073-2016 (Configuration Management).
Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles per ASME Y14.5.
Experience in preparing design specifications, technical procurement documents, and material specifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Must be eligible for access to export-controlled technology.
Must be able to pass pre-placement and random drug testing per the Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP).
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or higher in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain one.
Experience working with research reactors or DOE national laboratory facilities.
Comprehensive understanding of nuclear technology (e.g., nuclear reactor safety basis, design, and construction)
Familiarity with nuclear reactor core component design and replacement planning.
Experience with NQA-1 quality assurance requirements for nuclear facilities.
Knowledge of AWS welding codes and standards.
Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) software, such as ANSYS or Abaqus, for structural and thermal analysis.
Experience with configuration management and engineering change control processes in a nuclear environment.
Understanding of radiation shielding design principles and nuclear safety analysis.
Experience with large-scale, long-term capital projects within the DOE 413.3B framework.
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