Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Power

Overview

Design mechanical systems for new or existing nuclear power plants.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• spec writing
• sizing calculations
• project management
• technical guidance
• team coordination

Tasks

-Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on complex projects. -Preparation of technical specifications for mechanical equipment, piping, and valves. -Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. -Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to ensure proper workflow sequence. -Understand, manage, and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements. -Performing calculations such as pipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing etc. -Function in a responsible engineer capacity which includes: Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership. Provide technical direction and guidance to others. Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on complex projects. Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Understand, manage, and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to ensure proper workflow sequence. -Design mechanical systems supporting new nuclear power plant designs or modifications to operating nuclear power plants. -Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US. -Provide technical direction and guidance to others. -Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility. -Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.

Requirements

• nuclear codes
• mechanical design
• intermediate level
• detail oriented
• technical writing
• site visits

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to nuclear power plants. -This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time. -Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable codes, standards, and regulations related to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants. -Written technical Communications.

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Benefits

-Service and Potable water supply system -Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. -Cooling water, including closed cycle systems

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment onboarding may include criminal/civil background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.