Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week. You will be involved in nuclear power plant systems design, including preparation or review of: Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants, Functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems, Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems, Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment, Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment, and Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes and visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status. You will also lead engineering project teams.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 5 or more years of experience in the nuclear power industry
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of power plants
- Willingness or ability to lead others who use modern tools: automation and AI.
Nice To Haves
- PE license is preferred
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel for automation
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants.
- Prepare or review functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems.
- Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems.
- Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
- Conduct vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment.
- Conduct studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants.
- Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes.
- Visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status.
- Lead engineering project teams.
- Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
