Lead Mechanical Engineer, Power Uprates – Nuclear

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct consulting-level tasks for nuclear power uprates.

• Collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver technical presentations and project updates.

• Create engineering proposals and cost assessments.

• Oversee resources/resource allocation, and generate task completion and budget projections.

• Analyze calculations pertaining to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condensers/heat sinks, and plant hazards.

• Evaluate task reports and equipment assessments for clear and concise technical communication.

• Assess equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and selection for proposed power uprates.

• Review vendor bids from a technical standpoint.

• Collaborate with vendors for document evaluations and equipment compliance.

• Guide and mentor junior engineering personnel.

• Execute independent reviews of calculations and drawing preparations.

• Participate in client meetings and site inspections to confirm scope and ensure client satisfaction.

• Spearhead the implementation of automation and AI-enabled engineering workflows, including the review of automated outputs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BSME degree from a program accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission is required.

• A strong academic foundation and enthusiasm for thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

• Over 10 years of experience within the nuclear power sector.

• Familiarity with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects.

• Practical expertise in one or more areas, such as power uprates, pinch point assessments, turbine/generator/AVR/exciter refurbishments, heat exchanger replacements, isophase bus duct, transformer/switchyard, or NSSS systems licensing applications.

• Exceptional technical report writing abilities.

• Understanding of mechanical engineering systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment applied to project design.

• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem-solving.

• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering codes, standards, and regulations relevant to nuclear power plants.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

• An MSME degree and PE License are preferred but not mandatory.

• Willingness or capability to lead engineers utilizing automation and AI tools.

• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel automation oversight is valued but not essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans.

• Life & Accident Insurance.

• Disability Coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-Up Daycare.

• FSA & HSA options.

• 401(k) plan.

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account.

• Merit Scholarship Program.

• Employee Discount Program.

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program.

• Tuition Assistance.

• First Professional Licensure Bonus.

• Employee Referral Bonus.

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST).

• Paid Vacation.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Bereavement Leave.

• Flexible Work Arrangements.

• Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.