Talascend is currently seeking an Fuel Handling System Design Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

this role involves designing primarily mechanical fuel handling and process systems for advanced nuclear reactor projects. the engineer will act as a mechanical system design expert, coordinate with interfacing engineering teams, and contribute to high-performance project delivery.

Responsibilities

design nuclear fuel handling systems and sub-systems from requirements through final design
coordinate review of analyses such as thermal, seismic, structural, pipe stress, and heat transfer, integrating results into plant design
provide design direction related to thermal and fluid design requirements
ensure the application of correct design codes like ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, and NFPA
offer technical guidance to engineers on nuclear and non-nuclear design standards
analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system designs
support planning and maintain schedule adherence for system design activities and overall plant design delivery
create and manage drawing packages, including P&ID diagrams, 3D models, and interface drawings
interface with design disciplines to specify system requirements and performance criteria
provide technical oversight of supplier projects and conduct reviews of deliverables
establish and maintain system requirements and specifications such as Engineering Design Specifications
propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification and oversee test execution
generate design packages, including calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications
develop and review technical design documents and interface with licensing activities
support design reviews, testing, and report generation for system and subsystem designs
Qualifications

BS in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university
10+ years of direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills
demonstrated experience in designing complex mechanical systems, structures, and equipment, especially nuclear fuel handling systems
experience with high-temperature systems and multi-discipline integration highly desired
previous experience with nuclear reactors and fuel handling process systems required
excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
attention to detail with a drive for technical excellence
ability to coordinate and lead a design team with minimal direction
capability to handle multiple projects with competing objectives and resolve conflicts
experience with ASME Section III and quality standards such as NQA-1 or ISO 9001
strong communication skills