Mechanical Engineer - Charlotte, NC
Nuclear Mechanical Engineer

Duration of Work Assignment: 18 months with potential for extension
Pay Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate
US Citizen Required (Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States)

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for preparing modification packages for mechanical and piping systems serving the nuclear power industry. Job responsibilities include Job Responsibilities:

• Develop design modification packages for mechanical systems at a nuclear power plant, such as piping modifications, system reconfigurations, valve and traveling screen replacements.

• Perform engineering calculations such as hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing, HVAC sizing, heat load analysis, and pressure loss calculations.

• Develop mechanical design and procurement specifications; Prepare engineering drawings such as Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), General Arrangement (GA), Equipment Plan, Piping Orthographic and Isometric drawings.

• Develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules; Exercise sound engineering judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria; and Interface with plant stakeholders to determine project scope/requirements, support construction/implementation and start up activities as required.

Requirements / Education:

• Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university and the ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.

• Candidate must have 5-12 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering supporting power generation projects, with ideally 2-6 supporting nuclear in a similar role.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Duke Energy Nuclear experience, Experience with fluid flow software (AFT FATHOM, PROTO-FLO, KYPIPE, or Equivalent), Experience with Fire Protection and Detection Systems and a PE license in the US

Physical Requirements:
Individual may be required to support periodic walkdowns at the site, which would require the ability to walk around the site, climb ladders and/or lift up to 50 lb.

Interested parties that meet or exceed the requested qualifications, please send a detailed resume and rate expectation to Erika Roden at ENR@BCPEngineers.com