HukariAscendent is a Woman-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

We are seeking a Project Engineer with a background in design, analysis, and manufacturing of complex structures and integrated systems. A primary function will be communicating regularly with an international team and diagnostic system counterparts. This position will contribute to documentation development and review in line with our immediate goals of achieving design approval. Candidate will interface with vendors, engineering and science personnel within the project and customer personnel. This role reports to the Port Integration Team Lead and has this role's authority and approval levels include providing work direction to group members within guidelines established by the project.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with Team Lead, Project Engineers, QA, and Procurement within the project to develop technical specifications, statements of work and drawing packages detailing the requirements for Port Integration to establish external standards for suppliers and vendors.

Develop and evaluate plans and criteria with peer Project Engineers for projects and activities to be carried out.
Coordinate and execute collaborative team meetings with domestic and foreign diagnostic counterparts to report status and develop actions to push joint progress.
Perform technical review of final design documents and drawings including Process Flow Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Technical Specifications, analysis, and calculations.
Prepare and give presentations for meetings of technical scope and progress.
Determine applicability and appropriateness of requirements and internal controls.
Work with Team Lead to schedule and assign work to meet completion deadlines on assigned projects.
Prepare documentation (installation procedures, system description documents, design reviews).
Evaluate fabrication deviation requests and non-conformances from industrial suppliers.
Foreign and domestic travel to customer, fabricators, and support subcontractor's facilities is required (<20%)
Deliver company's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Required Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications:
A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Science
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant technical and project management experience with the design and manufacturing of complex structures and integrated systems.
Experience setting and achieving project goals, utilizing project management tools to support execution of project scope, and experience interfacing with vendors and fabricators.
Familiarity with 3D modelling/CAD and development/review of fabrication drawings.
Ability to work with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and technicians; domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications:
MS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred but will consider other related degrees).
Two to three (2-3) years of relevant experience leading a team of engineers and designers
Working knowledge of structural, electro-magnetic, nuclear, and thermo-hydraulic analysis.
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant technical and project management experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of design and manufacturing of diagnostics, optics, RF, microwave and vacuum components for large-scale science or nuclear facilities
HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.