Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hansell Tierney is a premier staffing and recruiting company in the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking a System Design Engineer to support the design and development of complex mechanical and fluid systems for an advanced energy technology organization, focusing on system design, engineering analysis, and cross-functional coordination throughout the design lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design fluid and mechanical systems from requirements development through final design and commissioning
- Perform engineering evaluations, trade studies, and technical analyses to support system design decisions
- Oversee suppliers responsible for the development, fabrication, and testing of gas processing, filtration, monitoring, and related equipment
- Review component designs and evaluate impacts on overall system performance and integration
- Develop and maintain system-level engineering documentation, including technical specifications, design descriptions, and operating narratives
- Identify and resolve system integration issues through design reviews and cross-functional collaboration
- Support design reviews and technical evaluations throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop and review engineering deliverables including System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate with design teams to develop and manage drawing packages, including P&IDs, system interface drawings, and 3D models
- Collaborate with mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear engineering teams to establish system requirements and performance criteria
- Support development, qualification, and testing programs for new system designs
- Apply engineering codes and standards including ASME BPVC, API standards, and B31.3 requirements
Skills
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university
- 10+ years of direct engineering experience with demonstrated mechanical systems expertise
- Experience with piping systems and the ability to read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Experience working with suppliers on the development and fabrication of safety-related equipment
- Strong understanding of applicable design codes and standards, including ASME, BPVC, and API
- Familiarity with safety classifications for systems, structures, and components (SSCs)
- Experience with piping design and analysis
- Experience working under quality assurance standards such as ASME NQA-1, AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent
- Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a complex engineering environment
- Nuclear industry experience
- Experience supporting safety-related or quality-class equipment design
- Familiarity with advanced reactor, power generation, or highly regulated engineering environments
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts
- Experience supporting equipment testing, qualification, and commissioning activities
Benefits
- Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, and other employer-sponsored programs.
- Paid time off
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