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Senior Engineer, Fuel Handling Systems
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting remote contract Senior Engineer, Fuel Handling Systems opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the Ex-Vessel Fuel Handling system requirements to support the design of nuclear fuel handling equipment, and fuel handling components.
- Provides a wide range of support for the design of fuel handling equipment.
- Complete system documents to support the overall requirement management of the ex-vessel fuel handling system.
- Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications design basis document, requirement verification and validation plans, interface requirements document for major plant equipment.
- Productive in following engineering procedures to conduct and document design work.
- Productively writes technical reports detailing the design work.
- May coordinate interdepartmental activities and/or research efforts.
- Presents results of systems requirements to design team for reviews.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 or related discipline from an accredited university.
- 8-15 years direct experience with proven mechanical systems design skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the systems engineering of complex mechanical systems, structures and equipment, particularly nuclear fuel handling systems.
- Previous experience with nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel handling process systems, or similar high-performance system or equipment design is required.
- 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.
- Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $70-100/hr.
- Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
- 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
Anna Bauer
I have been in technical staffing since 2020, joining Protingent in 2024. I specialize in Aerospace and Emerging Technology.
My work is about connecting talented individuals with exciting job opportunities that match their skills and ignite their enthusiasm. What makes me different? I believe in a personal approach. I take the time to get to know the people I work with, understanding their goals and what they seek in their next role. Every job match is about meeting requirements and fulfilling career aspirations.
Looking beyond immediate needs to hire candidates who show potential for growth and advancement within the company while ensuring a positive experience for candidates throughout the recruiting process to attract top talent and maintain a good reputation. I love recruiting because it allows me to impact people’s lives positively.
I want candidates to know three things about myself: Firstly, I'm deeply passionate about fostering a culture of empathy and collaboration. In my career, I have found immense fulfillment in understanding others' perspectives and supporting team members through challenges. Beyond work, I cherish spending time outdoors, hiking in the mountains, or kayaking on a peaceful lake. Nature fuels my creativity and provides a grounding balance to my professional life. Additionally, I strongly believe in the importance of routines for maintaining productivity and well-being. Establishing daily habits helps me stay organized and focused, whether diving into a complex project or enjoying downtime with family and friends.