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Fuel Handling Engineer

Huntsville, AL 35805

Posted: 06/30/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 30643 Job Location: Onsite Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Fuel Handling Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Fuel Handling Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversight of vendor design and delivery of nuclear fuel handling systems and equipment from requirements development through delivery of equipment.
  • Support vendor oversight of design, fabrication, construction, and testing of systems and equipment.
  • Coordinate and oversee design and fabrication work by Teledyne Brown, including regular on-site support.
  • Provide technical direction on supplier conformance requests (SCR) and facilitate prompt response.
  • Support on site vendor design review meetings, weekly status meetings, equipment design discussions, design activity kick off meeting, mid job reviews.
  • Facility company input coordination in a timely manner to reduce schedule/cost impacts.
  • Develop system and equipment design products such as 3D CAD models, calculations, requirements, system design descriptions, and interface control documents.
  • Identify and ensure effective application of design codes such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, ASHRAE, IEEE, NFPA, and regulatory requirements.
  • Present designs or participate in design reviews.
  • Propose and define testing programs. Provide support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.

Job Qualifications:
  • Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other engineering disciplines may be considered if the candidate has relevant experience. M.S. and Doctorate degrees may be credited for up to two and four years of experience respectively.
  • A minimum of fifteen years of mechanical design experience is required
  • Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication 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 
  • Pay Rate Range: $102-$125/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
  • Location: Huntsville, AL.
  • 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.
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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

Chris Walsh

Since 2013, I have met many bright-minded and interesting people while recruiting for Protingent. For the last decade, I have specialized in hardware and software product development engineering recruitment. My recruiting style is to build a strong, lasting relationship while I help you achieve your career goals. I am a straightforward, open-minded individual who treats others as I wish to be treated. I enjoy playing golf and watching sports and appreciate fine wine and food. Let’s get started today. 

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