Engineer V Mechanical

Zachry Group•Charlotte, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer V to join our team. This role involves the design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in feasibility studies, equipment reliability, and system modifications and upgrades to enhance safety and reliability. You will utilize independent judgment to perform calculations, modifications, and designs, and will be responsible for presenting and justifying modification packages to quality and safety review boards. This position requires superior technical knowledge in the mechanical discipline and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams to evaluate conditions and develop design changes that improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. You will also interface with equipment vendors as needed and must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry, as well as relevant state and federal regulations (including the NRC). Excellent client skills and the ability to coordinate and interface with other disciplines are essential.

Requirements

BS degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program.
10 years minimum of experience, with at least 5 years in the commercial nuclear power industry.
Knowledge of the design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems.
Experience with performing calculations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, system modifications and/or upgrades to nuclear power plant systems to improve safety and reliability.
Experience in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data prepared by other engineers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Presentation skills.
Proficiency in Mathcad, Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Effective time management skills.
Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted commercial nuclear power plant access.
Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures and processes.
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas.

Nice To Haves

Past experience with feasibility studies, equipment reliability issues, system modifications and upgrades to improve safety and reliability.
MS in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) registration.

Responsibilities

Design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems.
Conduct feasibility studies, address equipment reliability issues, and implement system modifications and upgrades to improve safety and reliability.
Perform calculations, modifications, and designs using independent judgment.
Present and justify modification packages to quality and safety review boards.
Evaluate conditions and develop design changes to improve plant performance, safety, and reliability in collaboration with project teams.
Interface and work with equipment vendors.
Review and check designs, drawings, and data prepared by other engineers.
Perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, including climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas.