Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support mechanical design, analysis, and technical leadership for nuclear-related engineering projects. This role is focused on piping, equipment, heat transfer, code compliance, and oversight of mechanical engineering deliverables.

Role Focus

• Mechanical design and analysis for nuclear projects
  
• Piping, equipment, and heat transfer systems
  
• Technical leadership and engineering coordination
  
• Code and standards compliance
  
• Design reviews, calculations, specifications, and project execution
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering work for nuclear facility, power, or complex industrial projects.
  
• Develop and review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and technical design documents.
  
• Support design of piping systems, mechanical equipment, thermal systems, and related plant components.
  
• Perform or review engineering analysis involving stress, pressure, heat transfer, flow, equipment loads, and system performance.
  
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, I&C, project management, procurement, and construction teams.
  
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and project specifications.
  
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
  
• Support design reviews, client meetings, field questions, RFIs, submittals, and engineering change activities.
  
• Identify technical risks, resolve design issues, and maintain quality across engineering deliverables.
  

Required Experience

• Mechanical engineering experience in nuclear, power, energy, heavy industrial, or highly regulated engineering environments.
  
• Strong background in mechanical design, analysis, piping systems, equipment, and thermal systems.
  
• Experience applying engineering codes, standards, calculations, specifications, and design procedures.
  
• Ability to lead technical work, review deliverables, and coordinate with multi-discipline project teams.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
  

Preferred Experience

• PE license preferred.
  
• Nuclear industry experience strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with ASME, ANSI, ASTM, NRC, NQA-1, or related nuclear and mechanical codes and standards.
  
• Background with piping stress, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, HVAC, fluid systems, or plant mechanical equipment.
  
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading mechanical design packages.
  

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