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System Design Engineer, Fluid Systems
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract System Design Engineer, Fluid Systems opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design of fluid systems from development of requirements through final design and commissioning.
- Perform technical trade studies and decisions to refine system design.
- Work with suppliers to develop first of a kind fluid hardware.
- Review component designs in the context of the greater system design to determine how detailed design of components impacts the greater system.
- Prepare system level engineering documentation including technical specifications and operations narratives.
- Review system documentation to anticipate and resolve system and plant level integration issues before they are realized.
- Support design reviews as system designs are established and refined.
- Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.
- Generate design packages for system designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.
- Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including, but not limited to: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings.
- Interface with various design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop system design and performance criteria.
- Propose and initiate testing programs for system development and qualification.
- Provide Support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.
Job Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
- Experience with piping systems and the ability to read and draw P&IDs.
- Experience with maintenance on existing nuclear facilities.
- Strong understanding of design codes (ASME, BPVC, API).
- Familiar with safety classifications of systems, structures, and components.
- Familiar with piping design and analysis.
- Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
- Must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with minimal direction.
- Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
- Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
- Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
- Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong communication skills desired.
- The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
- Pay Rate Range: $63-$80/hr.
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter

Laura Duarte
I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive. I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.
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