Onsite or Remote: Fully Remote within the United States
Employment Type: Long-term contract. Eligible for unlimited extensions and able to stay fully remote for the entirety of contract.
Pay Range: $55-110/hr DOE & Location
*Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location where candidate lives.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our advanced nuclear technology client is seeking highly motivated engineers to join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge nuclear reactor projects! There are multiple opportunities available ranging from Junior to Senior and Principal Engineers specializing in the design and development of Fuel Handling and Mechanical Systems. Each role will focus on different aspects of fuel handling, systems design, and equipment engineering, offering a chance to work on transformative projects shaping the future of energy.
Available positions:
Principal Engineer, Fuel Handling Mechanical Design: Lead mechanical design efforts for complex nuclear fuel handling systems from concept to final design, providing technical direction, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Your focus will be on ensuring regulatory compliance, integrating design codes, and overseeing supplier deliverables.
Senior System Engineer, Fuel Handling: Manage system requirements for the Fuel Handling system, supporting design, testing, and system document development. Provide technical leadership, ensuring adherence to standards and facilitating integration with various engineering disciplines.
Fuel Handling Systems Engineer: Specialize in designing fuel handling equipment and systems, interfacing with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions for the next generation of advanced reactors. Contribute to the entire lifecycle, from system design descriptions to supporting construction and testing.
Fuel Handling Mechanical Design Engineer: Focus on designing complex mechanical fuel handling equipment for advanced nuclear reactors. Work closely with other engineers to develop detailed 3D models, drawings, and calculations. Support the full design process—from early concepts to final detailed design, manufacturing, and testing.
Key Responsibilities (Across Roles):
Design nuclear fuel handling systems and subsystems, including equipment and processes from requirements to final design.
Integrate and coordinate with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, controls, civil, nuclear) to develop plant and equipment specifications.
Review and integrate analyses such as thermal, seismic, and structural stress into plant designs.
Develop technical design documents such as System Design Descriptions, Engineering Design Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
Propose and oversee testing programs, evaluate results, and support licensing activities related to Safety Analysis Reports.
Provide leadership and technical direction, managing system requirements and overseeing contractor deliverables.
Qualifications (Applicable to All Roles):
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degrees preferred for senior roles.
Minimum 3-20+ years of experience, depending on the role, with demonstrated skills in fuel handling, mechanical systems, or process systems design.
Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME BPVC, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA).
Proven experience in nuclear fuel handling or similarly complex systems is highly desirable.
Excellent communication, technical writing, and team collaboration skills.
Ability to work on simultaneous tasks, balancing multiple design objectives and constraints.
WHY AVERRO?
Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.
Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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