Posted: 06/08/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31898 Job Location: Remote Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: RAC System Engineer (Mechanical)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract RAC System Engineer (Mechanical) opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Design nuclear and industrial mechanical systems, including: requirements definition, analysis, specifications, and system drawings.
Develop and maintain system architecture and design documentation (e.g., Design Basis Documents, P&IDs, Interface Control Documents).
Establish equipment design bases, including: regulatory criteria, regulatory standards, functional criteria, performance criteria, and failure mode and effects.
Drive alignment across multidisciplinary engineering teams (nuclear, thermal hydraulic, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil-structural) to implement system requirements
Evaluate equipment and technology development requirements, and implement development strategies for technologies or approaches.
Develop engineering designs supporting lifecycle factors including operability, maintainability, and reliability.
Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, including review and verification of deliverables.
Provide technical direction and interface to supplier projects, working with supply chain teams to ensure delivery of engineering designs and other deliverables, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables.
Prepare engineering change packages including calculations, design reports, design drawings, and design specifications
Promote continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design
Interface with and support licensing activities needed to obtain both the construction and operating licenses for the reactor systems including development of safety analysis reports, technical specifications, topical reports, and other licensing documents.
Participate in project design reviews at project milestones and periodic assessment points to verify compliance and completeness of design.

Job Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
6+ years of relevant experience with proven mechanical skills for Level 10
10+ years of relevant experience with proven mechanical skills for Level 11
Experience Level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance
Demonstrated experience in developing design of complex structures, multi-discipline integration, and mechanical pressure vessel equipment.
Strong understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools application on nuclear or similar complex industrial applications.
Previous experience with commercial nuclear reactors and systems, high temperature pressure vessels, or similar system design is highly desired.
Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
Professional engineering licensure is desired but not required for this position.
Experience in originating and developing technical documentation to support system architecture is preferred.
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 work within a design team 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
Travel Required: 0-5%

Job Details:

Contract
Pay Rate Range: $56 - $95 /hr *Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*
Location: 100% Remote
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

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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