R&D Engineer 2

NuScale Power, LLC•Corvallis, OR

1d•$87,107 - $105,129•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Innovation Manager, this position is for the development of new process steam pressure and heat-augmentation systems for industrial applications, particularly for chemical and petrochemical plants. This role will leverage experience with turbomachinery and compression systems combined with analytical skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and innovative team. Knowledge of compression systems is required; basic understanding of nuclear power generation is preferred.

Requirements

A minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in turbomachinery or steam and heat distribution system design or operation in the petrochemical and chemical industries.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
Good organization skills and ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases is required
Experience supporting cross-functional teams including diverse engineering disciplines, operations, maintenance, planning, etc.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in turbomachinery and steam systems analysis.
Centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, hot gas expanders, aerodynamic flow-path analysis.
Heat Exchanger Design, Steam Valves, Safety System
System Integration, Mechanical Actuators, Valves, Control Systems, Safety Systems and Instrumentation
Proficient use of Thermodynamic Modeling and Simulation Tools: DWSIM, MATLAB, Mathcad, FEA desirable
Experience preparing test procedures, and defining operating limits
Participation with industry standards associations or working groups
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 preferred.

Responsibilities

Defines requirements and specifications of steam compressors, heaters, heat exchangers and interfaces to deliver high pressure high-temperature steam to industrial users.
Perform and check engineering evaluations in accordance with NuScale company procedures, by applying sound engineering structural mechanics fundamentals, including familiarity with industry standard analysis software (e.g. Mathcad, ANSYS).
Interacts with co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolutions of technical problems. Interacts with external vendors and subcontractors of specialized equipment. Interested in innovating and acquiring general knowledge related to fields in other function on multi-disciplinary teams.
Performs thermodynamic analysis of steam systems using modeling and simulation tools.
Performs other duties as assigned