The nuclear energy renaissance is here and the engineers building it are in high demand.
If you've spent your career mastering the craft of precision mechanical design and you're ready to put that expertise to work on technology that could reshape the world's energy future, this role was built for you.

What This Role Offers:
Location: Bellevue, WA or REMOTE
Full-Time | Hybrid | 12-Month Contract High likelihood of extension based on performance and job needs
Schedule: M-F
Pay Rate: $69-$115/hr.
Benefits: Healthcare, Medical, Dental, Vision | PTO | Some Paid Holidays | Unmatched 401k

What You'll Be Doing:

Produce robust 3D CAD models that support fast-paced design evolution using advanced SolidWorks modeling techniques and methodologies

Develop, maintain, and review highly complex mechanical and structural designs for advanced Generation IV nuclear reactor systems

Conduct trade studies to evaluate and down-select design solutions

Create and review engineering drawings layout, detail, interface control, and general arrangement per ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 standards

Perform tolerance stack-up calculations

Check and review drawings for accuracy and conformance to ASME and internal drafting standards via electronic redline process

Use model configurations to support multi-discipline analysis needs including structural, neutronics, thermal-hydraulic, radiological, and safety

Maintain configuration control of models and drawings through PDM/PLM software

Document design progress, changes, and decisions using internal and external collaboration platforms

Contribute to written guidance, drafting standards, and technical presentations and reports

Provide oversight of supplier engineering and manufacturing vendors as needed

What You Bring:

15+ years of demonstrated experience in the design and drafting of complex mechanical systems

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks CAD

Demonstrated expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Proven experience creating and checking fabrication drawings

Experience with tolerance stack-up calculations

Hands-on experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

Strong background in mechanical and machine design

Experience using a Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system

Nuclear equipment design experience is a plus, but not required

Experience with supplier engineering and manufacturing vendor oversight is a plus, but not required

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with minimal direction

Organized and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting/Design Technology, or related discipline preferred

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.