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:
• Master's 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.
