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Sr. Fuel Handling Systems Design Engineer

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline, 10+ years of mechanical systems design experience, Experience with nuclear fuel handling systems, Previous experience with nuclear reactors, Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Key responsabilities:

Manage Ex-Vessel Fuel Handling system requirements
Complete and maintain system documents and specifications
Coordinate interdepartmental activities and oversee testing programs
Present system requirements to the design team
Support licensing activities and participate in design reviews

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Job description

Your missions

Our client is currently seeking a Fuel Handling Systems Design Engineer for a full-time, remote, contract career opportunity.

You may reside anywhere in the continental USA.

OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to focus on the systems design of mechanical fuel handling and process systems for next-generation advanced nuclear reactors. The position will be part of a high-performing team of engineers and scientists, working on nuclear fuel handling equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the Ex-Vessel Fuel Handling system requirements to support the design of nuclear fuel handling equipment and components.
Provide a wide range of support for the design of fuel handling equipment.
Complete system documents to support the overall requirement management of the ex-vessel fuel handling system.
Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications, requirement verification and validation plans, and interface requirements documents for major plant equipment.
Follow engineering procedures to conduct and document design work.
Write technical reports detailing the design work.
Coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
Present system requirements to the design team for reviews.
Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers regarding nuclear and non-nuclear design standards.
Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system designs.
Interface with design disciplines to identify and develop plant design information and specify system design and performance criteria.
Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification as needed.
Provide support and oversight during test execution, evaluation, and reporting.
Support licensing activities related to Safety Analysis Reports.
Participate in design reviews as plant system and subsystem designs are refined.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university.
10+ years of direct experience with proven mechanical systems design skills.
Experience in the systems engineering of complex mechanical systems, particularly nuclear fuel handling systems.
Previous experience with nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel handling process systems, or similar high-performance system designs.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence.
Self-starter with the ability to lead a design team with minimal direction.
Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.