Senior Mechanical Engineer (Supports)

Nuclear support design under ASME Section III requires precision that few engineers have mastered – if that’s your background, bring it to a program building the reactors of the future.

What This Role Offers:

Location: Remote

Full-Time | Remote | Contract – 12 months, high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs

Schedule: M-F

Salary Range: $69 – $115/hr

Benefits: Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. | PTO | Some Paid Holidays | Unmatched 401k

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design, analysis, and documentation for ASME Section III Class NF structural supports including frames, brackets, hangers, and other support elements.

• Develop and maintain design specifications, calculations, load evaluations, and qualification reports in compliance with ASME Section III.

• Prepare engineering design packages including performing or reviewing design calculations for accuracy and code compliance.

• Interface with internal quality teams, third-party reviewers, and regulatory bodies to support audits, design reviews, and code certification processes.

• Support material selection, fabrication requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for Class NF components.

• Participate in engineering change processes, nonconformance evaluations, and corrective action development.

• Maintain current knowledge of ASME Section III revisions, NRC guidance, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; minimum 8 years of equipment/component design experience (M.S. credited as 2 years, Ph.D. as 4 years).

• Working experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III preferred.

• Deep understanding of structural and seismic design.

• Experience in finite element stress analysis using ANSYS.

• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

• Familiarity with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.

• US citizen or permanent resident.

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.