Mechanical Engineer III

Job 222: Mechanical Engineer III--Job ID: 4003 We’re Hiring: Mechanical Systems Engineer – Nuclear HVAC & Balance of Plant Location: Remote (Idaho, US) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST Travel: None Bill Rate: $50/hr Contract Duration: Approximately 6 Months (Possible extension) Hours: 40 hours/week We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer to support nuclear plant systems design, integration, and optimization, from concept through production and operation. Primary Design Focus Areas Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Mechanical Balance of Plant (BOP) systems. Heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. Plant chilled water and containment cooling systems. Must-Have Qualifications & Technical Skills Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited institution. Minimum 8 years of engineering experience . Minimum 4 years of HVAC design experience , including diagram development, heat load calculations, and pressure drop calculations. Experience with system design specifications, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), logic diagrams, and process flow calculations. Knowledge of hydraulic resistance calculations, equipment sizing, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), thermodynamics, and heat/fluid flow.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and serve as the engineering point of contact for internal and external customers. Develop system requirements, evaluate alternative designs, perform design trade studies, and verify system integration. Perform system design calculations and develop specifications and engineering diagrams. Support component and product integration to improve system performance and operability. Take responsibility for technical and engineering deliverables supporting plant design. Collaborate with customers, engineering leadership, project management, and cross-functional teams. Improve project execution and department processes through lean methodology and Design to Cost principles. Support new product and technology development. Implement corrective and preventive actions arising from quality monitoring and audit findings.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or technical discipline. Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license qualifications or plant experience. Experience working in a regulated nuclear environment. Knowledge of quality standards and systems, including NQA-1 and ISO 9000 . Experience or interest in the nuclear power industry. Strong leadership, communication, and multitasking skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a strong commitment to personal and nuclear safety.