Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Location: Houston, TX, US Date: May 15, 2026 The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 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. Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility. 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. Key Responsibilities Continuously develop knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and company policies. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Independently apply knowledge and comply with the quality program relative to assigned tasks. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with the quality program. Provide related guidance and direction to others. Support continuous improvement and change management efforts. Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work. Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Independently apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods. Actively delegate appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Review lower level engineering work or assignments. Be responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project. Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects. Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provide support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients. Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges. Actively foster knowledge management and provide mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. Typically assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning, and learning and development. Actively mentor lower level professionals and identify successors to train in the specifics of their role. Assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline. May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to: Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group. Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs. Approving timesheets and expense reports. Preferred Qualifications Desired experience for this position includes expertise in some of the following areas: Condensate and Feedwater systems Cooling water, including closed cycle systems High Pressure / Intermediate Pressure / Low / Auxiliary Steam systems Instrument and/or Service Air Systems Demineralized water supply and make-up systems Service and Potable water supply system Performing calculations such as pipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing, etc. Preparation of technical specifications for mechanical equipment, piping, and valves Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to nuclear power plants Written technical communications Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable codes, standards, and regulations related to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing, or equivalent experience in engineering work. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any or all of the following: criminal or civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements for projects in applicable countries. This position supports project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement. Certifications Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements for projects in applicable countries and supports where necessary. Work Environment and Schedule This position would require working in a typical office environment. The role 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 require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing or walking for extended periods of time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. This role may require up to 20% travel. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, accident and disability insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the company Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. EEO Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. Notice to External Search Firms We do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. 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