alascend is currently seeking an Equipment Qualification Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

The Equipment Qualification Engineer will support project activities related to equipment qualification programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with engineering teams and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

Assist in the successful design and implementation of the equipment qualification program.
Coordinate with design personnel to ensure new designs and design changes meet equipment qualification regulatory requirements.
Prepare, review, and maintain licensing documentation in compliance with equipment qualification programs, regulations, and quality assurance standards.
Interface with technical discipline teams, partners, and contractors.
Prepare and review technical materials such as test requirement documents and specifications.
Review correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Assist with safety analysis report (SAR) revisions and preparation.
Prepare or review equipment qualification regulatory evaluations.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience.
15+ years applicable experience in development and implementation of equipment qualification.
Ability to contribute to the equipment qualification program development from blank sheet to final qualification.
Knowledge of and how to implement ASME Standards such as QME-1 and the OM Code.
Experience with IEEE-344 and other IEEE standards.
Experience in mechanical design of commercial nuclear power plants.
Experience or familiarity with NEI 18-04 and Regulatory Guide 1.233.
Experience or familiarity with regulatory guides associated with equipment environmental qualification.
Direct experience with vendor test facilities.
Awareness and current knowledge of trends and industry activities related to equipment qualification.
Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.
Self-starter with ability to manage deadlines.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional.
Experience in interactions with Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff.
Strong communication skills desired.