Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to provide engineering design support for advanced nuclear energy projects. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive the design, procurement, fabrication, testing, and implementation of complex mechanical systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical component design activities supporting operating nuclear power plants and advanced reactor technologies
• Develop engineering specifications, design concepts, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation
• Support equipment design, fabrication, installation, and testing activities
• Perform mechanical component analysis, design verification, and integration activities
• Execute engineering hand calculations and analytical modeling
• Ensure designs meet intended application requirements, safety objectives, and regulatory standards
• Demonstrate accountability for technical quality, cost, schedule, and execution of assigned projects
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and schedule development
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to talent development initiatives
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams, project stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
• Prepare and present design reviews, technical reports, and engineering recommendations
• Lead technical discussions and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Track technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Support product requirements management and engineering change activities
• Collaborate closely with sourcing teams, suppliers, fabricators, and equipment manufacturers
• Provide technical oversight during procurement, fabrication, and installation phases
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews and fabrication issue resolution
• Evaluate fabrication methods, materials, tolerances, welding practices, and assembly processes
• Develop and document innovative engineering solutions
• Prepare invention disclosures and technical documentation supporting intellectual property development
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices

Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the energy industry, nuclear industry preferred, or a comparable technical environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with customers, regulators, suppliers, or external stakeholders
• Experience supporting complex mechanical equipment design programs
• Must be eligible to access information controlled under U.S. Export Control Regulations. Eligibility requirements will be reviewed during the hiring process
• 5+ years of experience performing component design, technical reviews, procurement support, fabrication support, and requirements management
• 5+ years of experience applying industry standards such as ASME, AWS, and other applicable engineering codes
• Minimum 2 years of ASME Section III Valve Design experience
• Prior nuclear industry experience supporting: Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR), Advanced Reactor Technologies
• Experience with lifting and rigging equipment selection, load path analysis, safety factor calculations, and applicable industry standards
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes, machining, welding, EDM, and manufacturing practices
• Experience with material selection, tolerance analysis, welding design, and joint design
• Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed engineering organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and technical challenges in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Core collaboration hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
• Flexible working hours outside core business hours
• Candidates are not required to reside in the Eastern Time Zone
• Occasional travel within the United States and Canada may be required

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