Mechanical Engineer

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Position is available for full‑time remote work within the contiguous United States, with travel to NuScale physical offices as needed. Preference is for candidates available to work from our Corvallis, OR office location.

Reporting to the Manager, NSSS Piping and Integration, this position performs design and analysis of the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) pipe systems in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and applicable regulatory requirements. This role is part of the NSSS design engineering organization that generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS.

All work within the NSSS design organization is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.

• Performs complex piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping systems using the Bentley AutoPIPE computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB, NC, ND‑3600, respectively.
• Performs piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping components using the ANSYS computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB‑3200 (preferred).
• Performs pipe support design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III NF supports using hand calculations or ANSYS computer program.
• Provides oversight and mentoring to early career engineers in the area of piping stress analysis and/or pipe support analysis.
• Performs static and dynamic analysis including response spectrum and time history analysis to compute stresses due to dead weight, thermal expansion, thermal gradients, seismic events, and fluid transients.
• Prepares and reviews engineering specifications, drawings, CAD models, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of piping components associated with NSSS systems. Development of drawings and CAD models is based on collaboration with drafters and requires the engineer to review models developed in Siemens NX.
• Leads evaluation of design solutions (piping re‑route, reconfigurations of supports, etc.) which satisfy piping stress criteria.
• Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas.
• Interprets scope and project requirements.
• Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Problem solving:
  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately; uses own judgment and acts independently, seeking input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication:
  Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations; edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information; develops strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing:
  Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability:
  Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability:
  Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team building:
  Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization; leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety culture:
  Adheres to the corporate safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality assurance:
  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA‑1.

• Education/Certification:
  
  A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Nuclear or Mechanical…