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Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Component Design)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) from an ABET-accredited college or university; Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
  • Minimum 8 years of full-time relevant engineering design experience; extensive knowledge of engineering drawings per ASME Y14; design experience with nuclear components or BPVC Section III strongly preferred
  • Experience with design and analysis for nuclear components; familiarity with ASME BPVC, NQA-1 quality assurance requirements, and NRC guidelines; ASME Design Specification Certifying Engineer experience preferred
  • Eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810; ability to work in a safety-conscious environment with adherence to QA standards

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review engineering specifications, reports, and other documentation communicating the design and technical aspects of NSSS components, systems, and structures
  • Maintain and revise Siemens NX CAD models and related drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards; ensure documentation supports design intent
  • Utilize results from BPVC Section III evaluations to optimize component designs and collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure feasibility
  • Collaborate with cross-organizational teams and participate in the engineering change control process to communicate and manage design decisions; review design work from other groups to understand system interactions

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Adaptability
  • Telephone Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Building
  • Reliability
  • Quick Learning
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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NuScale Power

Nuclear Power & Energy

NuScale has designed a new kind of nuclear power plant that is smarter, safer, cleaner, and more cost competitive than the large gigawatt nuclear power plants of the past.At the heart of the NuScale power plant is the NuScale Power Module™ (NPM), a small modular reactor (SMR) that brings together traditional components—the reactor vessel, steam generator, pressurizer, and containment—into a single, simplified, and fully factory-fabricated unit. Each NPM can produce 77 megawatts of electricity (MWe), and one NuScale plant can house up to 12 NPMs for a total of 924 MWe (gross). This scalability feature is unique to NuScale and allows for customization of facility output to match demand and project economics.NuScale has achieved a paradigm shift in the level of safety of a nuclear power plant facility—safety comes first, second to none. NuScale’s Triple Crown for Nuclear Plant Safety™ design ensures that on loss of all electricity to the power station, an undesirable situation for other nuclear plant designs, each NPM will safely shut down and self-cool, indefinitely, with no need for operator or computer action, AC or DC power, or additional water. This capability is a first for commercial nuclear power.Learn about NuScale’s work and our mission to improve the quality of life for all humankind by continuously improving nuclear power at www.nuscalepower.com

Company details

IndustryNuclear Power & Energy
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

NOTE:  This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States, with travel as required for business requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) design engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The person in this position will perform a range of activities associated with the design, analysis, and manufacture of pressure vessels, related components, reactor vessel internals, and/or supports in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section III, and applicable regulatory requirements. All work within the NSSS Engineering design organization is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Prepare and review engineering specifications, reports, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of components, systems, and structures associated with the NSSS.
  2. Maintain and revise computer-aided design (CAD) models using Siemens NX and related engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards and best practices.
  3. Utilize the results from BPVC Section III evaluations to optimize component design.
  4. Collaborate with peers in different organizations and engage in the engineering change control process to ensure design decisions are well-communicated and well-understood.
  5. Review design work of other groups (within and without the NuScale organization) to gain and maintain an understanding of how components, systems, and structures will work together.
  6. Speak to the design of NSSS Components in discussions with manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is maintained while fabrication of components is considered.
  7. Perform other duties as assigned.
 
CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 
  • Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
  • Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
  • Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
  • Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
  • Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
  • Quality Assurance:  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
 
MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
  • Education:  A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required. A professional engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant working experience is required.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience with engineering design, including personal accountability for design decisions.  Thorough understanding of engineering drawings per ASME Y14 is strongly preferred.  Design experience with commercial nuclear components or BPVC Section III is strongly preferred.  ASME Design Specification Certifying Engineer experience is preferred.  Familiarity with stress engineering analysis (design by analysis methodology) is preferred.
  • Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
 
Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits: 

The target pay range for this position is $127,104 - $153,401 annually.  The full pay range is $113,955 - $178,237 annually.   

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:  Employee Benefits | NuScale Power 

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