Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a crucial role in providing design engineering support, collaborating with vendor organizations to drive efficient Reactor Pressure Vessel, Internals, and Mechanical Containment Penetration design, manufacturing, and testing. This role involves developing design specifications, creating and maturing design concepts, providing procurement support, generating drawings and design documentation, and overseeing testing processes. The position requires interfacing with Business Project Managers, Technical Project Engineers, Sourcing, equipment manufacturers, and engineering teams within the organization and partner companies.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Mechanical Component Design activities supporting existing fleet of BWRs and GE’s BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR).Focus on BWR Equipment Design, BWR Internal Components Design, Plant Servicing Equipment Design, Fabrication and Installation Support, and Mechanical Component Testing.Demonstrate accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.Provide technical guidance and leadership, support project scheduling and resource planning, develop talent through mentorship, and act as the point-of-contact between the engineering team and both internal and external customers.Understand the impact of design and associated risks, maintaining open communication with interfacing engineers and project stakeholders.Operate in a matrixed engineering team to ensure high-quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.Lead the analysis, design, test, and integration of mechanical components and equipment required to define and support projects that meet business standards and program/product requirements.Perform fundamental engineering hand calculations and modeling.Prepare and present design reviews and technical reports to internal and external customers.Facilitate discussion and information exchange to promote open dialogue, working effectively in a matrixed team environment.Ensure that product designs meet all intended application and design requirements by collaborating with experts in other functional teams.Work closely with Sourcing and Fabricators to provide technical support.Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.8-10 years of experience in design activities in a fabrication or manufacturing industry, with at least 4 years of nuclear-related experience.Experience with pressure vessel design.Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.Experience with Inventor or similar CAD software.Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with various teams.Experience with large assembly, AWS, welding, fabrication, testing, and applicable industry codes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.Minimum of 8 years of experience in energy business (nuclear preferred) or equivalent technical environment.Minimum of 2 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role.Experience with Sodium Fast Reactor technology and design.Experience with Control systems or Fine Motion Control systems.Experience with Nuclear Core & Fuel design.Experience with the selection and use of lifting and rigging equipment.Ability to troubleshoot improperly functioning equipment and implement changes.Familiarity with tolerances, jointure, welding, and material selection.Experience with a variety of fabrication techniques including conventional machining, welding, and EDM.Experience with Inventor Vault and product lifecycle management software.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Work Environment

This position is fully remote and involves heavy R&D and design basis type work. The role requires collaboration with various teams, particularly the fabricator group, and includes cross-functional communication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

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