Mechanical Engineer

job summary:

Join the cutting edge of the nuclear energy industry as a Mechanical Design Engineer supporting our advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project. You will serve as a key technical authority guiding nuclear mechanical components from initial design through fabrication and final acceptance. In this role, you will ensure all safety-critical components are fit for service, fully code-compliant, and aligned with project milestones to guarantee long-term plant reliability.

location: Telecommute job type: Contract salary: $72.46 - 77.46 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Develop and review mechanical component specifications, engineering calculations, and detailed fabrication drawings.
• Establish material selections, weld details, and NDE/inspection criteria in compliance with ASME Section III.
• Oversee vendor manufacturing, reviewing Supplier Change Requests, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and fabrication procedures.
• Resolve technical issues during component fabrication, fit-up, and non-conformance (NCR) dispositions.
• Review and approve final quality data packages, including CMTRs, CoCs, and inspection records.
• Support seismic and environmental equipment qualifications while collaborating across analysis, quality, and construction teams.

qualifications:

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline) and possess at least 5 years of mechanical design experience in the nuclear or a similarly regulated sector. Deep working knowledge of ASME Section III (Class 1, 2, or 3), ASME B31.1, and nuclear quality assurance standards (NQA-1 / 10 CFR 50 Appendix B) is required. Additionally, demonstrated expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), welding, materials, and vendor technical oversight is essential.

skills:

Communicate,strong written and verbal communication,Soft Skills,leadership,Collaboration,calculations,construction,construction schedule,design specifications,design and fabrication,dimensional inspection,piping,ASME Y14.5,GD&T,Document Reviews,fabrication,manufacturing,Mechanical Design,ASME,Mechanical Engineering,mechanical components,nuclear,valves,plant reliability,pressure vessels,project leadership,QA,Ensure compliance,risks,seismic,supply chain,codes and standards,resolve technical issues,Test Plans,Vendor Oversight,weld,welding

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.