System One is seeking to contract with a highly capable and motivated Mechanical Designer for a hybrid role in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you will create structural and mechanical design solutions, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings for the conceptual and preliminary design development of advanced Generation IV nuclear reactors. Candidates must have extensive experience in mechanical/structural design and drafting using a mainstream CAD system.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain AutoCAD Plant 3D based design projects.
Produce or incorporate 3D CAD models from other 3D software to facilitate design evolution and derivative creation.
Ensure and maintain configuration control of models/drawings.
Use model configurations to support analysis needs, such as: Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc.
Collaborate with process engineers and discipline leads to develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Create and review engineering drawings equipment arrangements, piping arrangements, isometrics, layouts, details, interface control etc.
Leverage the capability of the AutoCAD Plant 3D database to produce required engineering lists for equipment, lines, instrumentation, bills of material, etc.
Check and review drawings for accuracy of information and conformance to ASME 14.1, Y14.5 and our client’s drafting standards via electronic redline process.
Document design progress, changes, and decisions via our client’s internal & external online collaboration workspaces.
Compile and maintain a model review file for engineers and staff utilizing a user-friendly software package such as Autodesk Navisworks.
Create lists such as the following: Equipment Lists (system), Bill of Materials (components), Instrument Lists, Valve Lists, and Line List.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Trade School or associate’s degree
10 years of relevant design experience
CAD proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks.
Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
Organized and detail oriented, with excellent writing and communication skills
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Demonstrated experience with plant layout, piping layout, PFD and P&ID creation
Experience checking fabrication drawings
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design
Nuclear equipment design experience preferred but not required