Description
This 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. In this role, the Engineer will develop design specifications, create, and mature design concepts, provide procurement support, generate drawings and design documentation, and provide testing oversight. This position requires interface with Business Project Managers, Technical Project Engineers, Sourcing, equipment manufacturers, and with engineering teams and partner companies.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for Mechanical Component Design activities that support:
existing fleet of BWRs and/or
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and/or
Primary design focus areas for our Mechanical Component Design teams include:
BWR Equipment Design.
BWR Internal Components Design.
Plant Servicing Equipment Design.
Fabrication and Installation Support.
Mechanical Component Testing.
Demonstrates 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 your engineering team and both internal and external customers.
Takes personal responsibility, understanding impact of design and associated risk.
Considers customer needs and maintains 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.
Leads 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.
Performance of fundamental engineering hand calculations and modeling.
Preparing and presenting design reviews and technical reports to internal and external customers.
Lead/facilitate discussion and information exchange to promote open dialogue including working effectively in a matrixed team environment.
Ensuring 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.
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
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
9+ years of experience performing independent, or preferably team based, component design of technical reviews including product requirements management, technical risk tracking/retirement, technical reviews, procurement, and fabrication support.
9+ years of experience with applicable industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, BWRVIP reports).
Prior nuclear industry experience is highly preferred, including experience with technical support of Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and /or other complex mechanical equipment design technical environment.
Experience with Sodium Fast Reactor technology and design.
Experience with Control Rod Drives or Fine Motion Control Rod Drives.
Experience with Nuclear Core & Fuel design.
Experience with the selection and use of lifting and rigging equipment including load path definition, alignment with ANSI and AMSE guidance and requirements, and safety factor determination.
Ability to troubleshoot improperly functioning equipment and implement changes.
Working knowledge of modern fabrication processes and practices.
Familiarity with tolerances, jointure, welding, and material selection.
Experience with a variety of fabrication techniques including conventional machining, welding, and EDM.
Familiarity with Lean.
Experience with Inventor, Inventor Vault, and product lifecycle management software.
Strong interpersonal and proven leadership skills.
Proven ability to think strategically, be creative, and work efficiently.
Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
Knowledge of the ASME/AWS codes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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