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. Holtec International is seeking applicants for the role of System Design Engineer. The Engineer is responsible for design of plant systems and processes, including specification of major components and systems analysis. This role requires frequent interfacing with other engineering disciplines and licensing groups as well as capable management of system integration activities. The system design specifications will support engineering and licensing requirements, leading to the licensing and construction of the first SMR-160 plant. The Engineer must be eager to learn new skills to create feasible/practical solutions to challenging design problems. The Engineer will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared development program requiring efficient completion of engineering assignments.
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop engineering and licensing requirements for nuclear systems, structures, and components.
- Develop process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), system descriptions, specifications, thermal and pressure loss calculations, and control logic.
- Develop design specifications for individual system components such as heat exchangers, pumps, valves, etc.
- Develop equipment specifications and interact with vendors to obtain vendor input/design confirmation of various components.
- Review component drawings and system P&IDs to ensure compliance to the drawing standards and system/component requirements.
- Applicants should be prepared to play an active role in a project-driven and highly integrated engineering team.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
- Strong academic background in fluid mechanics and/or thermal engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and capable of producing error-free documents.
- Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong math, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
- Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.
Optional Additional Qualifications:
- Master's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or closely related field.
- Industry experience in design / fabrication of products such as heat exchangers, piping valves and pumps, and ASME components.
- Experience working with engineers and fabricators to develop designs and drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of US domestic or international licensing standards.
- Experience with using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and SmartPlant software suites.
- Experience in commercial nuclear or naval nuclear design.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Strong academic background in fluid mechanics and/or thermal engineering
- 5-10 years of experience in the field or a related area
- Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal 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
- Master's degree in chemical, mechanical, nuclear, or closely related engineering
- Experience designing or fabricating heat exchangers, piping, valves, pumps, and ASME components
- Experience working with engineers and fabricators to develop designs and drawings
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards
- Knowledge of U.S. domestic or international licensing standards
- Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and SmartPlant software suites
- Commercial nuclear or naval nuclear design experience
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.
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