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Primary Heat Transport System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA 98008

Posted: 08/05/2024 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract Job Number: 29319 Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description


Position Title: Primary Heat Transport System Design Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting *REMOTE* or On-Site contract Primary Heat Transport System Design Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design of nuclear and industrial process systems and sub-systems from requirements through final design.
  • Perform an array of analyses in support of design (thermal-hydraulic, structural, etc.) using a combination of hand calculation and software-based methods.
  • Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc.
  • Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards.
  • Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system design.
  • Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for design activities within a system, as well as their integration with an overall plant design delivery schedule.
  • 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 design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop plant design information and specify system design and performance criteria.
  • Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the contract administrator to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables.
  • Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications for major plant equipment.
  • Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification, as needed.
  • Provide Support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.
  • Generate design package for systems, sub-systems, and equipment designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications.
  • Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.
  • Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
  • Support design reviews as plant system and subsystem designs are established and refined.


Job Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design of complex fluid system design and use of fluid simulation software.
  • Previous experience with light water reactor nuclear steam supply system design is highly desired.
  • Previous experience with centrifugal pump design and operation is highly desired.
  • Previous experience with tube and shell heat exchange design and operation (particularly steam generators) is high desired.
  • Previous experience writing design specifications for large capital equipment is high desired.
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team’s effort with minimal direction.
  • Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
  • Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
  • Strong communication skills desired.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.


Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Bellevue, WA./100% Remote Acceptable.
  • Pay Rate Range: $70-100/h DOE 
  • 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 a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelsey Servin

I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above! 

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