Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NuScale Power develops nuclear power technology and systems. The Mechanical Engineer 2 will perform thermal-hydraulic and transient analyses of fluid systems within the nuclear steam supply system, prepare and review engineering calculations and reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical problems.
Responsibilities
- Uses thermal-hydraulic software and engineering tools to perform analyses on the design and performance of NSSS systems
- Perform and check engineering evaluations in accordance with NuScale company procedures, by applying sound engineering thermal hydraulics and structural mechanics fundamentals, including familiarity with standard system analysis software (e.g. RELAP, ANSYS, GOTHIC)
- Prepare, check, and review calculations and reports in the field of flow-induced vibration
- Interacts with co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should be interested in acquiring general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) is required
- A minimum of 2 years of full time engineering experience as a thermal-hydraulic engineer is required
- Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
- 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
- A registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is preferred
- Analysis of system performance and transient operations, including water hammer, high energy line break, steam generator heat transfer, compartment heating/pressurization
- Use of software: RELAP, ANSYS (Mechanical and CFD), GOTHIC, plus normal office software
- Analysis of components for flow induced vibration mechanisms, as well as experience with vibration testing and data analysis
- Computer programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab)
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