Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Industry)
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Pay Rate: $90K-$120K
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan with a company match, unlimited PTO policy, PTO, paid parental leave
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an advanced nuclear reactor engineering team. This would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical system design and nuclear codes compliance looking to further their career in nuclear energy at a well-funded and rapidly growing start up.
If you have design and analysis in regulated industries such as automotive, oil/gas, aerospace, or medical device and are interested in growing your career in clean energy, please apply!
• Design and optimize mechanical systems including reactor-internal hardware, pressure vessels, and balance-of-plant equipment with regulatory submissions and technical specifications
• Provide engineering input on materials selection, fabrication processes, welding techniques, and quality control per ASME and nuclear standards
• Ensure compliance with ASME B&PV Code (Sections III/VIII), ASME B31.1, and NRC regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across reactor engineering, thermal hydraulics, safety, and operations on integrated design solutions
• Support licensing and regulatory engagements by providing technical justification and responding to regulatory inquiries
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-7+ years of mechanical system design experience within a regulated industry such as nuclear, aerospace, oil/gas, automotive, medical device.
• Proficiency with engineering CAD (NX, SolidWorks) and mechanical analysis tools (ANSYS) for stress, fatigue, thermal, and vibration modeling
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong knowledge of ASME B&PV Code (Section III), ASME piping codes, and nuclear regulatory frameworks
• Experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries
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