Mechanical Engineer 4 (Nsss Systems Analysis - Fiv)

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager, NSSS Systems Analysis, the person in this role applies technical knowledge, insight, reasoning, and decision making to perform analyses of the fluid systems within the NuScale Power Plant nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) to support advancement of the design. They will utilize a strong analytical background, and prior experience with transient analysis and flow induced vibration in collaboration with the rest of the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Self-manages workload and deadlines
• Mentors and trains other engineers in sound approaches and standards for solving problems in technical areas of expertise.
• Leads co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems.
• Develops component vibration testing strategies, selects instrumentation, provides technical oversight of test programs, and performs test data analysis.
• Uses software and engineering tools to perform flow-induced vibration analyses on NSSS components.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Quality Assurance: Demonstrates understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; provides guidance to other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Computer programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab)
• Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) is required. A registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering license (P.E.) is desired. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Analysis of components for flow-induced vibration mechanisms.
• Experience: A minimum of 10+ years of full-time working experience as a thermal-hydraulic engineer is required. Must demonstrate excellent technical writing capabilities as well as good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills. Must be well organized with the ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases. Additional experience in the following areas is desired:
  • Analysis of components for flow-induced vibration mechanisms.
  • Experience with vibration or modal testing, instrumentation selection, and vibration or modal data analysis.
  • Use of software: ANSYS (Mechanical or CFD), plus normal office software
  • Computer programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab)
• Use of software: ANSYS (Mechanical or CFD), plus normal office software
• Experience with vibration or modal testing, instrumentation selection, and vibration or modal data analysis.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $132,815 - $146,795 annually. The full pay range is $109,048 - $170,562 annually.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

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