System Design Engineer

System One is seeking a System Design Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor development. This role will support the Sodium Processing Systems team , focusing on system design, vendor coordination, and integration of hardware into overall plant system architecture for a next-generation nuclear reactor program.

This position works closely with engineering teams and equipment suppliers to ensure system designs meet technical requirements, regulatory standards, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design nuclear and industrial systems from requirements development through final design .

• Provide technical oversight to vendors developing mechanical systems and components.

• Coordinate review of engineering analyses including thermal, seismic, structural, pipe stress, and heat transfer .

• Integrate as-designed hardware into overall plant system design .

• Identify and apply appropriate design codes and standards including ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, and NFPA.

• Analyze regulatory requirements and incorporate them into complex system designs .

• Support project planning and maintain schedule adherence for system design activities .

• Manage drawing packages including P&IDs, 3D models, and system interface drawings .

• Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier deliverables and coordinate technical reviews .

• Develop and maintain system requirements and engineering design specifications for plant equipment.

• Support development and execution of system testing and qualification programs .

• Generate design packages including calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and specifications .

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university.

• 4+ years of engineering experience in system design or mechanical/chemical process systems.

• Experience with fluid systems, chemical process systems, or mechanical system design .

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation .

• Ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary engineering activities.

• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills .

• Ability to manage multiple technical tasks in a multidisciplinary environment .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-temperature systems or advanced nuclear reactor systems .

• Experience integrating vendor-designed equipment into plant systems .

• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001 quality standards .

• Experience supporting engineering design documentation and system qualification testing .

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 15%

• Work Environment: Office and engineering design environment

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs as needed

Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte