Fuel Handling System Design Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking an Fuel Handling System Design Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.
Overview
this role involves designing primarily mechanical fuel handling and process systems for advanced nuclear reactor projects. the engineer will act as a mechanical system design expert, coordinate with interfacing engineering teams, and contribute to high-performance project delivery.
Responsibilities
- design nuclear fuel handling systems and sub-systems from requirements through final design
- coordinate review of analyses such as thermal, seismic, structural, pipe stress, and heat transfer, integrating results into plant design
- provide design direction related to thermal and fluid design requirements
- ensure the application of correct design codes like ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, and NFPA
- offer technical guidance to engineers on nuclear and non-nuclear design standards
- analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system designs
- support planning and maintain schedule adherence for system design activities and overall plant design delivery
- create and manage drawing packages, including P&ID diagrams, 3D models, and interface drawings
- interface with design disciplines to specify system requirements and performance criteria
- provide technical oversight of supplier projects and conduct reviews of deliverables
- establish and maintain system requirements and specifications such as Engineering Design Specifications
- propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification and oversee test execution
- generate design packages, including calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications
- develop and review technical design documents and interface with licensing activities
- support design reviews, testing, and report generation for system and subsystem designs
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university
- 10+ years of direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills
- demonstrated experience in designing complex mechanical systems, structures, and equipment, especially nuclear fuel handling systems
- experience with high-temperature systems and multi-discipline integration highly desired
- previous experience with nuclear reactors and fuel handling process systems required
- excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
- attention to detail with a drive for technical excellence
- ability to coordinate and lead a design team with minimal direction
- capability to handle multiple projects with competing objectives and resolve conflicts
- experience with ASME Section III and quality standards such as NQA-1 or ISO 9001
- strong communication skills
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.