Senior Fuel Handling Systems Design Engineer

📋 Description

• Design nuclear fuel handling systems and subsystems from initial requirements to final design
• Coordinate and integrate analyses (thermal, seismic, structural, pipe stress, heat transfer, etc.)
• Provide mechanical system design direction related to thermal and fluid requirements.
• Ensure appropriate application of codes and standards (ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc).
• Provide technical guidance on nuclear and non-nuclear design standards and engineering practices.
• Analyze and allocate regulatory requirements for complex mechanical and process system designs.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of direct experience with mechanical systems design and engineering.
• Proven experience designing complex mechanical systems, especially nuclear fuel handling systems.
• Experience with nuclear reactors, fuel handling processes, or similar high-performance environments.
• Knowledge of ASME Section III and quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and ability to lead engineering activities.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation range of approximately $69–$115 per hour.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative advanced nuclear reactor projects.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers, scientists, suppliers, and technical experts.
• Exposure to complex mechanical system design, qualification, and licensing activities.
• Opportunity to apply expertise in a highly regulated environment.