R&D Engineer 3 (Mechanical)

NuScale Power, LLC•Corvallis, OR

1d•$108,908 - $131,441•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Innovation Manager, this position is for the development of process steam distribution and control systems for industrial applications, particularly for chemical and petrochemical plants. This role will leverage experience with gas-fired boilers, electrified boilers, heat exchangers, electric heaters, steam valves and steam control systems combined with analytical skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and innovative team. Steam systems experience is required, basic understanding of nuclear power generation is preferred.

Requirements

A minimum of a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in 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.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in steam systems analysis; professional engineer (P.E.).
Experience with Heat Exchanger Design, Steam Valves, Safety System
System Integration, Mechanical Actuators, Valves, Control Systems, Safety Systems and Instrumentation
Experience preparing test procedures, and defining operating limits
Centrifugal compressors systems and anti-surge control mechanisms
Experience with I&C systems for steam generation, steam valves, safety systems and integration of closed-loop SCADA controlled systems and industrial processes.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams including diverse engineering disciplines, operations, maintenance, planning, etc.
Participation with industry standards associations or working groups
Demonstrated project management skills
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

Leads the development of process steam systems for pressure/heat-augmentation, distribution and interfaces with industrial steam consumer facilities.
Defines requirements and specifications. Identifies and proposes optimal solutions to meet customer requirements through technical analysis and cost/benefit trade-off analysis.
Performs thermodynamic analysis of steam systems using modeling and simulation tools.
Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas. Stays current on latest technologies and processes relevant for process steam and industrial power applications.
Defines the scope of work of interdisciplinary systems and acts as the technical liaison between the R&D team, procurement and external EPC and subcontractors.
Performs other duties as assigned