Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

GIG Nuclear / Generation Industrial and Government

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa' strategic growth strategy for our commercial nuclear division is to leverage part-time engineering expertise to create a ready service pool of available staff to support client projects in nuclear generation. Mesa is seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer in Mechanical Design and Project / Program Management to support various commercial nuclear projects. The position will serve to mentor, train, check, and verify nuclear designs associated with mechanical applications. The successful candidate will be responsible working with other engineers and designers to prepare design change packages for modifications at operating nuclear plants. Responsibilities for conducting field walkdowns to determine existing configuration of plant structures / systems / components ; preparing scoping documents to determine extent of modifications required, preparing cost estimates for engineering / design activities; preparing design documents including drawings, specifications, calculations; leading design review meetings and addressing customer comments on design documents / deliverables.

Responsibilities may include being a technical point of contact with the customer, leading integrated engineering teams, and providing area expertise in development of industry standard design and calculations associated with design and construction of commercial nuclear modifications. Typical duties will include leading engineering teams in the development and issuance of design deliverables associated with defined scopes of work, mentoring engineering staff in the intricacies of commercial nuclear design, making design presentations to client representatives, completing design checks and / or independent verifications of deliverables, supporting the Project Manager with monitoring and control of project performance, and supporting the bid and estimation process if requested. This position will coordinate, plan, and execute engineering activities with little oversight associated with design, procurement, and construction phase services on commercial nuclear projects in accordance with customer and Mesa processes and procedures.

A strong background in commercial nuclear design and developing engineering competencies is required.

Requirements :

• Must be proficient in preparation of engineering change packages (EC’s), with knowledge of Standard Design Process
• BS degree from an accredited university – mechanical or nuclear engineering preferred.
• MS or other advanced degree in engineering is preferred.
• Project Management Professional or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years experience in design of modifications in commercial nuclear plants.
• Must be able to demonstrate adaptability; must be proficient in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within a nuclear power plant environment.
• PE registration and experience supporting Entergy Nuclear are preferred.
• Experience working with multiple nuclear clients and vendors is desirable.
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access at an operating or construction nuclear plant.
• Position requires excellent communication skills and ability to interface with customers and internal team members under a matrixed organization.
• Experience with Industry Standard Design Procedure IP-ENG-001 is highly desirable.
• Position can be hybrid remote or remote from office, must be able to travel to plant sites when needed (approx. 6-8 days / month when working on an active project).
• Position is part-time.

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