Mechanical Engineer 3 (ASME Electrical Interface Components Design)

NuScale Power, LLC

35d•$97,642 - $152,722•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Appurtenance team designs ASME BPVC Section III components, appurtenances, and other mechanical and/or electrical interface components critical to the NuScale Power Module (NPM). Reporting to the Manager, NSSS Appurtenance Design, the Mechanical/Electrical Engineer 3 prepares, checks, and reviews reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, Scopes of Work, and other design and ASME Code related deliverables. The role partners closely with multi‑discipline teams to resolve complex design challenges, proposes innovative solutions using independent judgment, and plans and executes work aligned to project scope. The engineer supports proof‑of‑concept and qualification testing and collaborates with Licensing on domestic and international regulatory efforts to develop and maintain licensing scope.

Requirements

A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required.
Minimum of 5 years of full-time, relevant professional experience is required.
Good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
Solid technical writing skills, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage projects with multiple work phases.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

A PE license in Mechanical Engineering is desirable, but not required.
Possess a working knowledge of ASME Codes and Standards and 10CFR 50
Possess knowledge or experience with IEEE 323, 344, 317, 383, 384, and 741
Nuclear Utility or plant design experience and knowledge
NSSS Component Design, Inspection & Testing particularly in electrical interface components such as Electrical Penetration Assemblies, Instrument Seal Assemblies, Pressurizer Heater Bundles, etc
Resolving complex & multidisciplinary design issues

Responsibilities

Develop drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and scopes of work necessary to design NSSS mechanical components including valves, Control rod drive mechanisms, pressurizer heaters, electrical penetration assemblies, instrument penetration assemblies, and Passive Autocatalytic Recombiner (PAR).
Possesses a working knowledge of NSSS Systems and Components and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and regulations.
Work closely with System engineers and interfacing component design engineers to establish mechanical electrical and process interface requirements for NSSS mechanical components
Work closely with contract managers and project managers to provide technical oversight of Vendor scopes including review of proposals, deliverables and support of meetings and key witness points.
Supports test program sponsors in proof-of-concept and component qualification testing.
Collaborates with NuScale Licensing in support of domestic and international regulatory efforts.
Interacts with co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should be interested in acquiring general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications.
Performs other duties as assigned.