Mechanical engineer

job summary:
Join the nuclear energy sector as a remote Senior QME-1 Valve Qualification Engineer. In this role, you will lead ASME QME-1 qualification activities for BWRX-300 safety-related active mechanical equipment, focusing primarily on the G12 Hydraulic Control Unit Scram Valve. You will exercise independent technical judgment to evaluate test setups, resolve anomalies, and ensure supplier and laboratory deliverables meet nuclear quality standards.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant nuclear equipment qualification or valve engineering experience. Proven expertise in ASME QME-1 standards, active mechanical equipment testing, and nuclear quality assurance expectations is required. A Professional Engineer (PE) license and direct experience with solenoid pilot valves or stored-energy actuation systems are strongly preferred.

location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
salary: $55.40 - 60.40 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Review and approve QME-1 qualification specifications, test plans, vendor procedures, and final objective evidence packages.
• Evaluate test article configurations, active boundaries, and differences between test setups and production hardware.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, monitor qualification test execution, and witness laboratory testing.
• Identify, investigate, and disposition test anomalies, nonconformances, and technical evidence gaps.
• Interface cross-functionally with Design Engineering, QA, Procurement, suppliers, and external test laboratories.
• Draft and support final Qualification Summary and Application Reports to support regulatory closure.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in nuclear power, safety-related mechanical equipment testing, and ASME QME-1 valve qualification.

Proven experience with valve assemblies, actuators, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, nuclear quality assurance, and vendor/test laboratory interface.

skills:
configuration management,equipment testing,code documentation,test execution,test reports,Strong written and verbal communication,test procedures,acceptance criteria,actuators,assemblies,calibration,data acquisition,data review,Design Engineering,qualification test,qualification testing,power generation,energy systems,tubing,functional testing,Hydraulic,instrumentation,translated,Professional Engineer license,ASME,Mechanical Engineering,mechanical equipment,mechanical components,mentor,fabricators,Nuclear Engineering,nuclear,nuclear safety,photographs,Valve,valves,pneumatic,pneumatic systems,Procurement,Quality Assurance,risks,safety,seismic,solenoid,technical leadership,technical support,test fixtures,Test Engineering,test methods,test readiness,testing,traceability,documentation

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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