System One · 1 day ago
Senior Fuel Handling System Design Engineer
Bellevue, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSystem One is seeking a highly motivated Senior Fuel Handling System Design Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor projects for a leading clean energy client. This role will focus on the design of mechanical fuel handling and process systems, supporting plant system development from requirements definition through final design.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Design nuclear fuel handling systems and sub-systems from requirements development through final design
Coordinate review of supporting analyses (thermal, seismic, structural, pipe stress, heat transfer, etc.) and integrate results into plant design deliverables
Create Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models to support conceptual and detailed system designs
Provide design direction related to thermal and fluid system requirements
Identify and apply appropriate design codes and standards (ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc.)
Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers on applicable nuclear and non-nuclear design standards
Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system designs
Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for system design activities
Develop and manage drawing packages, including P&IDs, 3D models, and system interface drawings
Interface with mechanical, I&C, civil, and nuclear disciplines to define system design and performance criteria
Provide technical oversight of supplier projects and support technical review of supplier deliverables
Establish and maintain system requirements and engineering specification documents
Propose and support system qualification testing programs, including test execution, evaluation, and reporting
Generate complete design packages including calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications
Develop and review technical documents such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, and Engineering Design Specifications
Support licensing activities, including Safety Analysis Reports
Participate in and support system and subsystem design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
Five (5) or more years of direct experience in mechanical system design
Demonstrated experience designing complex mechanical systems, structures, or equipment
Previous experience with nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel handling process systems, or similar high-performance system or equipment design is required
Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001
Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence
Ability to lead and coordinate engineering efforts with minimal direction
Ability to manage projects with competing objectives and complex design constraints
Ability to work on multiple simultaneous tasks requiring a multi-disciplinary approach
Preferred
Experience in high temperature and multi-discipline integration highly desired
Experience with thermal, fluid, and mechanical system integration
Strong understanding of nuclear design codes and regulatory requirements
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and demonstrate a desire to foster teamwork
Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications
Company
System One
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$301.8MKey Investors
TruistOaktree Capital ManagementProspect Capital Corporation
2021-01-28Debt Financing· $290M
2020-12-08Private Equity
2016-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Troy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Moran
Chief Financial Officer
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