Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear fission, called the SMR-160 small modular reactor. The position is offered by SMR LLC as a 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 Mechanical Engineering Analyst analyzes mechanical and structural components of buildings and systems within the SMR‑160 plant. The analyses will support engineering and licensing requirements, leading to the licensing and construction of the first SMR-160 plant. The Analyst will use, and have the opportunity to learn, various methods and software to perform the analyses. The Engineer will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared development program requiring efficient completion of engineering assignments, including coordination with other analysts in U.S. and off-shore operating centers.
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
- Execute and document structural and mechanical design analysis for pressure vessels, supports, mechanical equipment, and structures.
- Improve concept designs based on limited requirements or functions and develop mature requirements by gaining an understanding of the system, structure, or components.
- Review available concept designs based on an ambiguous set of requirements, then develop them into mature designs by critical thinking, literature research, interacting with team members from other disciplines and vendors, and any analysis as permitted by project milestones.
- Support the preparation of design deliverables, presentations, and communicate design progress in stakeholder meetings.
- Support development of engineering and licensing requirements and documentation for nuclear systems and components.
Minimum Requirements:
- MS in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, structural engineering, materials science and engineering, or closely related field of engineering.
- Strong academic background in mechanical or structural engineering and analysis, including course work applying analysis methods and performing finite element analysis.
- 0-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and capable of producing error-free documents.
- Strong math, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
- Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.
Optional Additional Qualifications:
- PhD in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, structural engineering, materials science and engineering, or closely related field of engineering.
- Industry experience designing/fabricating of heat exchangers, piping, valves, pumps, and ASME components.
- Industry experience using FEA simulation to support product development.
- Experience working with engineers and fabricators to develop designs and drawings.
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, PV Elite, and SmartPlant software suites.
- Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.
- Knowledge of U.S. Nuclear Regulations and Guidance from 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 52; NUREG-0800 Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6; and nuclear quality assurance.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, structural engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related engineering field
- Strong academic background in mechanical or structural engineering analysis, including coursework applying analysis methods and finite element analysis
- 0–5 years of experience in the field or a related area
- Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, and technical writing skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce error-free documents
- Strong mathematics, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills
- Eligibility to work under 10 CFR Part 810
- PhD in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, structural engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related engineering field
- Industry experience designing or fabricating heat exchangers, piping, valves, pumps, and ASME components
- Industry experience using finite element analysis simulations for product development
- Experience working with engineers and fabricators to develop designs and drawings
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, PV Elite, and SmartPlant software suites
- Knowledge of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
- Knowledge of U.S. nuclear regulations and guidance, including 10 CFR 50, 10 CFR 52, NUREG-0800, and nuclear quality assurance
Holtec International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
