Mechanical Engineering Support

Location: Perry Nuclear, Davis Besse, and/or Beaver Valley

Duration: 11+ months

Target Start Date / Availability: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support modification projects at operating commercial nuclear power plants. This individual will be responsible for engineering design, analysis, and implementation support associated with plant modifications, system upgrades, and capital improvement projects within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting mechanical system modifications at operating nuclear facilities and be familiar with formal engineering change processes, design control requirements, and nuclear quality standards.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering design and analysis in support of plant modifications, upgrades, and capital projects at operating nuclear facilities

Develop and review engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and design documentation

Prepare design deliverables including modification packages, specifications, equipment data sheets, and mechanical drawings

Evaluate existing plant mechanical systems and develop design solutions to improve safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance

Support modifications involving piping systems, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, and balance of plant equipment

Perform engineering assessments related to pressure boundary integrity, thermal and hydraulic performance, equipment sizing, and system operability

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including electrical, I&C, civil, and operations personnel

Support engineering change processes and ensure compliance with plant procedures, licensing basis requirements, and regulatory standards

Interface with clients, plant personnel, and project teams to define technical scope and resolve engineering issues

Provide field engineering support during installation, testing, startup, and turnover activities

Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and quality assurance processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program

Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 4 years within a commercial nuclear power environment

Experience supporting mechanical design and analysis for operating plant modifications and upgrade projects

Strong understanding of mechanical systems commonly found in nuclear generating stations

Experience developing engineering calculations, feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and modification packages

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, mechanical drawings, and system flow diagrams

Familiarity with ASME codes, NRC requirements, and industry standards applicable to nuclear plant mechanical systems

Experience working within formal design control programs, configuration management processes, and nuclear quality requirements

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams in an operating plant environment

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting safety related or risk significant system modifications

Familiarity with plant outage support and online modification implementation

Experience performing pipe stress analysis, equipment sizing, or thermal hydraulic evaluations

Exposure to field walkdowns, installation support, testing, and startup activities

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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