Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Systems Design)

TL;DR

Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS Systems Design) (Nuclear Systems): Designing, inspecting, and testing nuclear steam supply system components and plant systems with an accent on ASME codes, regulatory compliance, and in-service inspection. Focus on developing complex component designs, supporting nuclear licensing, solving multidisciplinary engineering issues, and providing technical direction to less experienced engineers.

Location: Remote within the contiguous United States, with national and local business travel as required.

Salary: $127,104–$153,401 annually; full pay range of $113,955–$178,237 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops nuclear steam supply systems and the hirify.global Module for advanced nuclear energy applications.

What you will do

• Design NSSS systems and components, including piping, vessels, valves, CRDMs, and pressurizer heaters.
• Prepare, check, and review engineering specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Define and evaluate system design, performance, inspection, and testing requirements against nuclear codes and regulations.
• Serve as a test program sponsor and technical lead for NSSS component and system design activities.
• Interface with licensing teams on domestic and international regulatory efforts.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary resolution of complex technical problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical engineering.
• At least 10 years of full-time relevant nuclear industry experience.
• Significant in-service inspection (ISI) expertise is required.
• Working knowledge of ASME Sections III and XI, 10 CFR 50, ISI, IST, and NDE requirements and techniques.
• Experience with NSSS component design, inspection, and testing; nuclear utility or plant operations; and multidisciplinary design issue resolution.
• Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice to have

• Registered Professional Engineer license in mechanical or nuclear engineering.
• Domestic nuclear licensing support experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement within the contiguous United States.
• Safety culture focused on safe behavior and high standards.
• Quality assurance practices aligned with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
• Benefits are available through hirify.global’s employee benefits program.
• Travel is required as needed for business activities.