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System One

Nuclear Engineer V, Mechanical

Perry, OH · Remote

$115 - $178/hr

Remote then Onsite * Perry Plant - Perry, OH * Davis-Besse Plant - Oak Harbor, OH * Beaver Valley Plant - Hookstown, PA System One is seeking a highly experienced Nuclear Engineer V - Mechanical to ...

X Energy, LLC

Radiation Shield Design Engineer

Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilize conventional ... Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD Work Site Expectations: 4 days in office, 1 day remote ...

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Oklo

Human Factors Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

... nuclear engineering, or a related field. * Experience with fuel cycle facilities, used nuclear fuel handling, reprocessing or recycling, hot cells, gloveboxes, remote handling, radiological work ...

System One

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$102K - $140K/yr

Remote Schedule: 40 hours/week System One is seeking an experienced System Design Engineer to support the development of advanced nuclear energy systems. This role is responsible for the design and ...

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A Nuclear Engineering Internship Remote job is a temporary, entry-level position where students or recent graduates work on nuclear engineering projects from a remote location. Interns may assist with research, simulations, safety analysis, or regulatory compliance under the guidance of experienced engineers. This role helps develop technical skills while providing exposure to the nuclear energy, medical, or defense industries. Remote internships often require proficiency in relevant software, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a virtual team.

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To thrive as a Nuclear Engineering Internship Remote, you should have a solid background in nuclear engineering principles, strong analytical skills, and coursework in physics or related STEM fields. Familiarity with simulation software (such as MCNP or MATLAB), basic programming, and safety protocols is often required. Excellent written communication, collaboration, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for working remotely with teams and supervisors. These competencies ensure effective contribution to projects, adherence to safety standards, and productive remote collaboration.

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As a remote nuclear engineering intern, you may be involved in supporting simulation and modeling projects, assisting in safety reviews, performing data analysis, and contributing to technical reports or presentations. Communication is often maintained through virtual meetings, so you'll collaborate regularly with engineering teams and mentors online. Depending on the organization, interns sometimes participate in research and development efforts or help assess the performance and safety of nuclear systems. This experience is an excellent opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, develop technical skills, and gain exposure to industry practices. Completing these tasks not only builds your professional portfolio but also prepares you for more advanced roles in the nuclear engineering field.

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Refueling & Remote Handling Engineer 3

Refueling & Remote Handling Engineer 3

NuScale Power, LLC

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

NOTE: This position is available for full-time remote work within the contiguous United States.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Refueling and Remote Handling Group is responsible for fuel and reactor module handling, including its remote disassembly, inspection, and assembly during reactor refueling. The group provides for the design of remotely operated or controlled automated, robotic, and tele-operated reactor servicing tools and inspection equipment for use by NuScale in a variety of operating environments. The mission of the group is to provide efficient, safe, and reliable tools, equipment and processes that ensure refueling outage performance objectives are achieved.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Helps to develop resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation.
  2. Utilizes engineering input from across the NuScale organization in the development of reactor servicing tools, inspection equipment, and control systems.
  3. Prepares, checks, and reviews engineering reports, system descriptions and specifications, drawings, calculations, and other design documents with particular emphasis on reactor servicing tooling and inspection systems, machine and component design. Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas.
  4. Work collaboratively with the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component design organization to ensure adequate features are provided to interface with NuScale's reactor servicing tools to ensure that functional and performance requirements are met.
  5. Works collaboratively with the Civil/Structural team to ensure interfaces between tooling systems and the buildings on site meet the applicable functional and performance requirements.
  6. Works closely with Systems Engineering and the Operations group to develop work sequences and handling plans as part of an integrated tool design scheme.
  7. Helps to develop and maintain engineering standards and criteria.
  8. Assists in the planning and organization of complex engineering work. Performs innovative and complex engineering assignments on a team dedicated to the development of an engineered product; interprets scope and requirements of projects; develops alternative methods to achieve project goals.
  9. Supports procurement of activities related to equipment design, fabrication and testing activities.
  10. Assists other teams by utilizing sound technical approaches and engineering standards to solve problems in technical areas of expertise.
  11. Self-manages workload and deadlines.
  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.
  • Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
  • Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
  • Creativity/Innovation: Able to identify new or alternative solutions to improve equipment operating efficiency and reliability, or to overcome technical challenges. Actively contributes ideas and opinions.
  • Planning/organizing: Assists in the prioritization and planning of work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events. Willing to be taught the additional knowledge required for the design of remote/automated equipment operating in a nuclear environment.
  • Dependability: Accountable to team members and honors work commitments, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
  • Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
  • Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
  • Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
  • Education: A B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering from a four-year accredited (ABET preferred) college or university is required. A PE license in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering is desirable.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of full-time, relevant professional experience is required. Must have demonstrated experience in:
    • Implementing engineering design processes to design mechanical handling equipment and systems. Prior experience operating in a nuclear operating environment is a plus.
    • Planning, preparing, and checking mechanical design documents for mechanical equipment and systems.
  • Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and stand, walk, bend, use hands to operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.
NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.Pay and Benefits:
The target pay range for this position is $108,908 - $131,441 annually. The full pay range is $97,642 - $152,722 annually.
At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.
For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits NuScale Power

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