Component Engineer

Our client, a leading energy technology company focused on advanced nuclear reactor research and development, is looking for a Component Engineer . Seeking a highly capable and motivated Component Engineer to interface with suppliers on the development of primary and intermediate sodium pumps. This position is focused on integrating and coordinating the work of engineers and system suppliers, fostering a collaborative working relationship, and ensuring hardware design meets design intent.

Location: Burlington, Vermont; Onsite 3-4 days per week.
Duration: 12 Months with potential to extend
Compensation: $69 - $115/hr per hour.
Additional Compensation: This position is not eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.
Benefits: Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, and other employer sponsored programs.

US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.
Work sponsorship is not available currently.

Summary:
Seeking a highly capable and motivated Component Engineer to interface with suppliers on the development of primary and intermediate sodium pumps. This position is focused on integrating and coordinating the work of engineers and system suppliers, fostering a collaborative working relationship, and ensuring hardware design meets design intent.


Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of first of multiple large nuclear fluid pumps through design and manufacture
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, ensuring project teams meet scope, technical performance, and schedule expectations
• Provide oversight to partners and subcontractors developing mechanical system designs for the reactor
• Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the Contract Administrator and Supplier Project Engineer to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables
• Coordinate technical interfaces and handoffs between the company, partners, and interfacing project teams to enable cohesive design and fabrication strategies
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve emerging technical issues and risks, ensuring Engineering and Project Management are consistently informed
• Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc.
• Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for design activities within a system, as well as their integration with an overall plant design delivery schedule
• Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings
• Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications for major plant equipment
• Propose, initiate, and oversee testing programs for plant system qualification, as needed
• Generate design package for systems, sub-systems, and equipment designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills
• Experience with component design and manufacture
• Supplier/Contractor coordination and project management experience required
• Experience with full hardware lifecycle, from cradle to grave
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience in fluid and structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and the ability to read engineering drawings
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team's effort with minimal direction
• Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives
• Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach

About Hansell Tierney:
Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

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Compensation and Benefits Disclosure
The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.
Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.