Systems Engineer III

Holtec International • Winslow Township, NJ

6d • $145,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Design Engineer III leads the design, development, and integration of complex systems for the SMR-300 power plant. This role requires extensive coordination with engineering disciplines and licensing groups and technical leadership of system integration activities, including requirements and design-basis development, component specification, engineering analysis, interface management, and resolution of complex design issues. The Engineer exercises a high degree of technical autonomy, establishes approaches for complex engineering assignments, and provides technical direction to other engineers. The Engineer will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared development program and will have significant influence on system performance, technical risk, licensing readiness, and successful execution of the plant design.

Requirements

• BS in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, or chemical preferred but not required)
• Typically 6–10 years of post-graduation engineering experience; an advanced engineering degree may be considered toward relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals and their application to complex system design
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex system design, analysis, and integration assignments
• Demonstrated experience establishing technical approaches and reviewing complex engineering calculations, design documentation, specifications, and design bases
• Extensive experience developing, managing, verifying, and reconciling system requirements
• Demonstrated experience resolving complex cross-disciplinary engineering interfaces and technical issues
• Experience leading technical work scopes, design reviews, or small engineering teams and mentoring less-experienced engineers
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, presentation, and effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate and defend technical decisions to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Fluency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel
• Significant experience working with engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to develop and evaluate designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Experience working in the nuclear energy field in a design, engineering, or closely related technical capacity
• Experience with Smart Plant, MathCad, AutoCAD, Pipe-Flo, Engineering Life-cycle Management (ELM), requirements management software (e.g. DOORS-NG), and HTRI heat exchanger design software
• EIT and/or PE certification

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex plant systems for the SMR-300 small modular reactor program.
• Lead and review complex engineering evaluations, calculations, and analyses related to thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, and process system design.
• Establish technical approaches and lead development of system design documentation, including system descriptions, design specifications, engineering calculations, technical reports, and design bases.
• Lead development, verification, reconciliation, and management of system requirements and design bases, including resolution of conflicting or cross-disciplinary requirements.
• Lead coordination among component, mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C, licensing, and other engineering organizations to resolve complex system interfaces and ensure integrated plant design.
• Provide technical leadership for selection, specification, and evaluation of major plant equipment and components.
• Lead and perform technical reviews of engineering drawings, models, vendor documentation, calculations, and other design deliverables.
• Identify and resolve complex or ambiguous technical issues with significant system or cross-system implications, developing technically sound and practical solutions with limited oversight.
• Lead major design reviews, technical meetings, trade studies, and cross-functional engineering activities and communicate technical recommendations and decisions to project and engineering leadership.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, design bases, configuration management requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead technical support for licensing activities, including development and defense of technical information and resolution of licensing questions affecting assigned systems.
• Evaluate proposed design changes for system, interface, requirements, licensing, and configuration impacts throughout the design lifecycle.
• Lead small technical teams or major engineering work scopes and provide technical direction, mentoring, and review to less-experienced engineers.
• Coordinate technical priorities with project and engineering leadership and proactively identify and communicate significant technical, schedule, integration, and program risks.
• Serve as a recognized technical resource within assigned systems or areas of expertise and contribute to development of engineering methods, practices, and technical guidance.

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
• FLEX Program – Hybrid work opportunities available for eligible roles, where business needs and role requirements allow
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long-term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
• Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company-supported health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
• Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior