Contractor - Mechanical Engineer (Plant Systems)

Location: Remote within the contiguous United States; travel as needed for business needs.

Company

hirify.global develops small modular reactor power plant technology and related plant systems.

What you will do

• Develop design requirements and integrate Balance of Site mechanical systems into the overall plant architecture.
• Provide technical oversight and support to design partners developing Balance of Site system designs.
• Prepare and review technical documents supporting project work.
• Plan, organize, and perform complex engineering assignments in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and design problems.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering or technical discipline from a four-year accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of relevant full-time professional experience, or at least 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with the design and operation of balance of plant process and fluid systems, including HVAC, radioactive waste, feedwater, main steam, and water systems, as well as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, condensers, and piping; nuclear power plant or industrial facility experience is preferred.
• Understanding of thermal-fluid systems, hydraulic analyses, and heat balance models.
• Understanding of NRC regulations and guidelines related to nuclear systems, radioactive waste systems, and balance of plant systems.
• Understanding of applicable industry codes, standards, and best-practice guidelines, including ASME BPVC and EPRI.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering design work products such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams, hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations, design specifications, equipment specifications, engineering reports, and studies.
• Experience reviewing and managing engineering deliverables from contractors, suppliers, and consulting organizations.
• Eligibility to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
• Ability to communicate clearly by phone, in person, and using computers; learn new functions and concepts quickly; and travel nationally and locally.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, operating office equipment, and reaching.

Nice to have

• Active PE license in an applicable engineering discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• 40-hour-per-week contractor position expected to continue through 2027.
• Remote work is available within the contiguous United States.
• Travel is required as needed for business needs.
• Work emphasizes safety culture, quality assurance, teamwork, adaptability, dependability, and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Quality assurance work follows 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 regulations, standards, and guidelines.