Posted: 08/31/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 32309 Job Location: Remote Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate and review inputs and requirements from Engineering and Project teams to produce equipment and components design solutions.
Provide planning and schedule input for design activities.
Create CAD models optimized for anticipated future work and engineering drawings
Create engineering drawings, applying ASME 14.1 and Y14.5 standards
Perform and review scoping analysis and calculations for design options.
Interface with the team’s engineering analysis and testing activities.
Present and review equipment and components design results for design reviews.
Assess technical merit of solutions provided by team members and subcontractors, including leading design reviews.
Interface with subcontractors, providing direction and assimilating their work.
Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

Job Qualifications:

Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred, relevant M.S. and Doctorate degrees may be credited for up to two and four years of experience respectively.
A minimum of 8 years of CAD proficiency is required, SoildWorks preferred
Minimum of 10 years of equipment / component design experience
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker.
Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.
Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
Nuclear equipment design experience preferred but not required
Working experience with design codes such as the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, or Section VIII is preferred but not required.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience or familiarity with the rules of ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section III Division 5.
- Experience in a testing / research and development environment with multiple types of testing (R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification).
- Previous experience in the nuclear industry.
- Experience with design for Flow Induced Vibration (FIV) or working under a Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP).
- Experience writing design specifications, testing requirements and qualification plans.
- Experience in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and commercial mechanical stress analysis modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS.
- Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $56-$95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
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 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. #TerraPro

Meet Your Recruiter

Magic Demirel

As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.

I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce

mdemirel@protingent.com

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