Mechanical Engineer IV (3505)

Location: Remote, US 
Openings: 2
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 Year
Rate: $88-93/hour (W2 + benefits)
Hours: 40 hours/week (Eastern Time Zone)
Project: Nuclear

Responsibilities:

• Lead structural and dynamic analysis projects for the reactor, internal components, and support structures to demonstrate compliance with ASME BPVC Section III.
• Evaluate primary & secondary stresses and fatigue in reactor internals resulting from mechanical and thermal loadings.
• Execute analyses for assigned projects using sound engineering principles, while adhering to established business standards, practices, procedures, and program requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, calculation packages, and documentation supporting regulatory and design requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineers, system engineers, project managers, and external partners to complete assigned design activities on time and on budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and project execution.
• Strong, broad knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• 10 years of experience performing structural analysis, working knowledge on ASME Code Sec III is highly preferred.
• 8 years of experience conducting finite element analysis (FEA), including evaluation of mechanical and thermal loadings under both static and transient conditions, preferably using ANSYS Workbench or APDL.
• Programming or data analysis experience using tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to clearly document engineering analyses and communicate technical findings through reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.