System Design Engineer - Primary Heat Transport - Talascend

Talascend is currently seeking a System Design Engineer – Primary Heat Transport for long-term contract-to-direct career opportunity, 100% remote.

Candidates may reside anywhere in the USA and be eligible to work for any employer without sponsorship now, or in the future.  Preference will be given to candidates local to Greater Seattle, WA.

OVERVIEW: 

This System Design Engineer will be focused on the primary sodium heat transport system design as part of the Natrium sodium fast reactor. The PHT System Design Engineer will work as part of a high functioning team of engineers and scientists focused on developing next generation advanced nuclear reactors and their associated fluid systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will act as a System Design Engineer for our client’s advanced nuclear reactor projects and possibly other highly technical projects.

• Design nuclear and industrial process systems and sub-systems from requirements through final design.
• Perform an array of analyses in support of design (thermal-hydraulic, structural, etc.) using a combination of hand calculation and software-based methods.
• Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards.
• Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system design.
• Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for design activities within a system, as well as their integration with an overall plant design delivery schedule.
• Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings.
• Interface with design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop plant design information and specify system design and performance criteria.
• Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the contract administrator to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables.
• Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications for major plant equipment.
• Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification, as needed.
• Provide support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.
• Generate design packages for systems, sub-systems, and equipment designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications.
• Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.
• Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
• Support design reviews as plant system and subsystem designs are established and refined.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years of directly related experience with mechanical systems. 
• Demonstrated experience in the design of complex fluid system design and use of fluid simulation software.
• Previous experience with light water reactor nuclear steam supply system design is highly desired.
• Previous experience with centrifugal pump design and operation is highly desired.
• Previous experience with tube and shell heat exchanger design and operation (particularly steam generators) is highly desired.
• Previous experience writing design specifications for large capital equipment is highly desired.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
• Self-starter with the ability to coordinate and lead a design team’s effort with minimal direction.
• Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
• Travel up to 5% may be required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.