Senior Mechanical Engineer (Vessels)

Job Description
Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Vessels)
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design, analysis, and documentation for ASME Section III Class HB and/or Section VIII division 2 vessels, including nozzles, flanges, support brackets, and other support elements used in nuclear facilities.
• Develop and maintain design specifications, calculations, load evaluations, and qualification reports in compliance with ASME and related nuclear codes and standards.
• Prepare engineering design packages, including performing or reviewing design calculations to ensure accuracy and code compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define design requirements, resolve technical issues, and optimize component performance.
• Interface with internal quality teams, third-party reviewers, and regulatory bodies to support audits, design reviews, and code certification processes.
• Support material selection, fabrication requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for Class HB and Section VIII components.
• Participate in engineering change processes, nonconformance evaluations, and corrective action development as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of ASME Section III and/or VIII revisions, NRC guidance, and industry best practices.

Job Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of six years of equipment / component design experience for level 10 or minimum of ten years of equipment / component design experience for level 11; relevant M.S. degree credited as two years of experience.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and commercial mechanical stress analysis modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker.
• Working experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III and or VIII division 2 (not design by rule).
• Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
• Familiarity with CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
• Location: 100% Remote
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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