Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA

Type: 12-month Contract

Contractor Work Model: Remote

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with a remote model. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing advanced mechanical fuel handling and process systems for cutting-edge nuclear reactor projects. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, ensuring that our innovative designs meet both industry standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Development: Lead the design of nuclear fuel handling equipment and components, guiding projects from initial requirements through to final design completion.

• Engineering Support: Provide comprehensive support for the design of fuel handling systems, employing engineering principles to create effective solutions.

• Documentation and Reporting: Execute accurate design calculations, develop detailed drawings, and produce technical reports that document design processes and results.

• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Work collaboratively with various engineering disciplines (mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to specify and integrate system design and performance criteria.

• Regulatory Compliance: Analyze and apply relevant design codes (ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in complex mechanical and process system designs.

• Project Leadership: Oversee and lead specific technical areas within projects, acting as equipment owner or system lead, and coordinate interdepartmental activities to enhance project efficiency.

• Supplier Oversight: Provide technical direction to suppliers and coordinate with contract administrators on deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness of project components.

• Testing and Validation: Propose testing programs for system qualifications, support test execution, evaluate results, and compile reports on outcomes to inform future efforts.

• Documentation Management: Generate and maintain critical design documentation, including Engineering Design Specifications, System Design Descriptions, and Interface Control Documents.

• Licensing Support: Support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports, contributing technical expertise throughout design reviews and evaluations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience: 5-15 years of direct experience in mechanical systems design, with a strong background in complex systems, particularly in nuclear fuel handling environments.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1 and/or Section VIII, remote tooling design, high temperature, and multi-discipline integration.

• Communication: Exceptional technical writing, communication, and presentation skills, with a focus on attention to detail and technical excellence.

• Team Leadership: Proven ability to coordinate and lead design efforts with minimal direction, managing multiple competing objectives effectively.

• Quality Standards: Familiarity with quality standards applicable to design activities, such as ASME NQA-1.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Capable of sitting or standing for extended periods, with occasional bending and fine motor control tasks.

• Minimal physical exertion required, with the ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.

• Primarily office-based work with an environment conducive to typing and standard office tasks.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.