SMR-160, selected for the Department of Energy’s Risk Reduction project, is designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy from nuclear fission. SMR-160 is member of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.
Come join a growing multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers designing the next generation nuclear power plant. The Designer models and creates drawings of components and structures that are part of the SMR-160 plant. The models and drawings will provide the necessary input data for analysis and licensing documents needed to license and construct the first SMR-160 plant. The Designer must be detail oriented and eager to learn new skills to efficiently complete all assigned tasks. The designer role could be filled by a wide range of backgrounds – an industry experienced designer, a degreed engineer who has a passion for designing, someone with an associate’s degree related to designing.
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
- Execute design activities: CAD, design for manufacturability, and technical documentation.
- Prepare and review engineering models and drawings.
- Create or improve concept designs based on an ambiguous set of requirements and develop them into mature designs by critical thinking, literature research, and interacting with team members from other disciplines and vendors.
- Collaborate with colleagues and subcontractors.
- Support the preparation of design deliverables, presentations, and communicate design progress in stakeholder meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate degree in Drafting and Design, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, or closely related field. Or 2+ years of BS in engineering completed.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Excellent attention to detail and capable of producing error-free documents.
- Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated good judgment, flexibility, adaptability, and ability to act independently.
- Ability to manage personal tasks and deadlines.
- Strong math, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
- Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- BS in mechanical, civil, nuclear, or closely related field of engineering.
- Experience working with fabricators/constructors to develop practical and cost-effective designs.
- Experience with the SmartPlant software suite.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Drafting and Design, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, or a closely related field; alternatively, completion of two or more years of a bachelor's degree in engineering
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- At least five years of experience in the field or a related area
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce error-free documents
- Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Good judgment, flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work independently
- Ability to manage personal tasks and deadlines
- Strong math, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills
- Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, nuclear, or closely related engineering field
- Experience working with fabricators or constructors to develop practical and cost-effective designs
- Experience with the SmartPlant software suite
Holtec International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Holtec International and has not been reviewed or approved by Holtec International.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in several skilled hourly and some engineering roles, with opportunities in certain positions to increase earnings through overtime. Role and location combinations at times sit well above entry-level ranges.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as solid and affordable, with indications of stable premium costs and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision offerings. The on‑paper plan design aligns with mid‑market peers and is often viewed as good to decent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently highlighted and characterized as a solid component of total rewards. This element helps anchor a competitive core benefits package.
Holtec International Insights
What We Do
Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and services for the Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Fossil Power Generation sectors of the energy and petrochemical industry. As a fully integrated supplier, Holtec possesses in-house capabilities to design, engineer, analyze, construct, license, and deploy the technologies offered by the company; this includes technologies to manage used nuclear fuel and waste discharged from nuclear reactors and wet and dry (air cooled) heat transfer equipment for commercial power plants. Holtec is also developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), which will provide for modular, distributed, carbon-free, base-load energy. Holtec International’s industrial activities are principally focused on six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, the United States and Brazil are among the countries where Holtec International has provided significant goods and services. The domestic market in the United States, however, has been the catalyst for Holtec’s technical innovations in its fields of endeavor, which the company has successfully parlayed into business successes in overseas markets. Over 70% of Holtec’s output is consumed by the domestic power industry; the balance is destined for foreign markets. Holtec’s corporate moorings are firmly and deeply anchored in the power industry: Over 150 power generation stations in the U.S., including over 80 commercial nuclear power plants, have been Holtec customers over the past two decades. Holtec International has a long and excellent reputation for honesty and integrity in business dealings. This reputation is a priceless asset which must be safeguarded continually by all Holtec employees. To succeed, Holttec must have the trust and confidence of its customers, subcontractors, suppliers, fellow associates and the public. Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of business ethics and conduct is crucial to Holtec’s future.
