[Hiring] Mechanical Engineer 5 @NuScale Power, LLC

Role Description

Reporting to the Manager, NSSS Piping and Integration, this position performs design and analysis of the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) pipe systems in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and applicable regulatory requirements. This position is part of the NSSS design engineering organization that generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS.

• Utilizes proven state-of-the-art methodologies to engineer NSSS components to nuclear industry standards.
• All work is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering, from a four-year ABET accredited college or university is required.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• PE License in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering is required.
• Certifying Engineer experience to ASME BPVC Section III is required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of highly relevant, full-time engineering experience is required.
• Experience with the qualification of piping systems including ball joints is desirable.
• Subject Matter Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Engineering design and piping stress engineering analysis in the nuclear industry.
  • Bentley AutoPIPE or other comparable pipe analysis code.
  • ASME Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping systems (NB/NC/ND-3600) and/or piping supports (NF).
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Benefits

• The target pay range for this position is $152,520 - $184,076 annually.
• The full pay range is $136,742 – $213,878 annually.
• 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.

Core Competencies

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• 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.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend new concepts quickly.
• 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.