Associate Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Power

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Black & Veatch is seeking a highly motivated person to function as a Midlevel Mechanical Engineer in the design of mechanical systems supporting Nuclear Power Generation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad Under general supervision, perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility. Acquire knowledge of both Black & Veatch and industry standards and implement them in project development Prepare moderately complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop project design recommendations Black & Veatch is engaged with securing nuclear energy’s future through our commitment to the current operating fleet and to the new build market, including the latest advanced reactor designs. We are fully committed to assisting our clients meet the needs of a global nuclear power industry with quality engineering and turnkey Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) solutions. We find innovative solutions that add value to our client’s complex projects and their bottom line. Black & Veatch delivers both cost and schedule certainty for our clients in a competitive market environment, so they can focus on operating the plants safely. In the domestic market, we utilize the Standard Design Process to deliver complete design modification packages to support plant betterment projects. Safety, both industrial safety and nuclear safety, is of the highest priority in every stage of project execution.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Engineering-in-training (EIT)
This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

Instrument and/or Service Air Systems
Demineralized (DM) water supply and make up systems
Service and potable water supply system
Natural, hydrogen, and nitrogen gas Supply System
Closed cycle cooling water system
High Pressure / Intermediate Pressure / Low / Auxiliary Steam system
Feedwater and condensate systems
CO2 Supply System
Calculations which include pipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing etc.
P&ID development
Air, gas, water & steam systems, typical systems which we are looking to perform design & engineering work

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad
Under general supervision, perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility.
Acquire knowledge of both Black & Veatch and industry standards and implement them in project development
Prepare moderately complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop project design recommendations