Contractor - Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Vessels & Structures)

NuScale Power, LLC

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will work in the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component Engineering organization, which develops technical requirements and design parameters for a modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. The organization engineers NSSS components to nuclear industry standards using proven, state-of-the-art methodologies. The role performs design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and/or primary equipment supports in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III and applicable regulatory requirements. Work is performed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and applicable U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines. This is a 40-hour-per-week contract position anticipated to last through 2027. The role may be performed remotely within the contiguous United States, with travel as required for business needs. The engineer serves as a technical lead for the NSSS Component Analysis Group, provides engineering oversight, and mentors less experienced engineers.

Requirements

At least a B.S. degree in Engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
At least 10 years of full-time relevant work experience.
Extensive experience using ANSYS to perform stress analysis in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III, Subsections NB and/or NF.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations.
Ability to perform and document pressure-vessel or primary-equipment-support analyses for pressure and mechanical or thermal loads, including primary stress, primary-plus-secondary stress intensity range, and fatigue.
Ability to manage large projects and complete work with minimal oversight.
Strong problem-solving, planning, communication, leadership, adaptability, dependability, and team-building capabilities.
Ability to understand and communicate using a phone, personal interaction, and computers; learn new functions and concepts quickly; and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.
Computer programming skills, such as ANSYS APDL, Matlab, or Python.
Experience or interest in working across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

Perform and document component evaluations under ASME BPVC Section III, including analyses of pressure and mechanical or thermal loads, primary stress, primary-plus-secondary stress intensity range, and fatigue.
Use evaluation results to optimize component designs.
Interpret project scope and requirements.
Acquire, maintain, and develop training qualifications.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical direction to staff, including less experienced engineers.
Serve as a technical lead for the NSSS Component Analysis Group and provide engineering oversight.
Coordinate design activities and resolve technical problems with coworkers and other disciplines.
Manage large projects and complete tasks with minimal oversight, prioritizing and tracking work activities and deadlines.
Communicate technical information effectively with management and senior customer stakeholders.
Follow applicable quality assurance requirements, regulations, standards, and guidelines, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
Model safe behavior and promote the organization's safety culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel nationally and locally as required.