Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Component Design)

NuScale Power, LLC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) design engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The person in this position will perform a range of activities associated with the design, analysis, and manufacture of pressure vessels, related components, reactor vessel internals, and/or supports in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section III, and applicable regulatory requirements. All work within the NSSS Engineering design organization is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant working experience is required.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience with engineering design, including personal accountability for design decisions.
• Thorough understanding of engineering drawings per ASME Y14 is strongly preferred.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

• A professional engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred.
• Design experience with commercial nuclear components or BPVC Section III is strongly preferred.
• ASME Design Specification Certifying Engineer experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with stress engineering analysis (design by analysis methodology) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering specifications, reports, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of components, systems, and structures associated with the NSSS.
• Maintain and revise computer-aided design (CAD) models using Siemens NX and related engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards and best practices.
• Utilize the results from BPVC Section III evaluations to optimize component design.
• Collaborate with peers in different organizations and engage in the engineering change control process to ensure design decisions are well-communicated and well-understood.
• Review design work of other groups (within and without the NuScale organization) to gain and maintain an understanding of how components, systems, and structures will work together.
• Speak to the design of NSSS Components in discussions with manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is maintained while fabrication of components is considered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The target pay range for this position is $127,104 - $153,401 annually. The full pay range is $113,955 - $178,237 annually.
• At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.
• For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level