Senior Mechanical Engineer (Vessels)

Mechanical Engineer / Pressure vessel design. This REMOTE senior role puts that expertise to work on a Generation IV reactor that’s reshaping the industry.

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 HB and/or Section VIII Division 2 vessels including nozzles, flanges, and support brackets.

• Develop and maintain design specifications, calculations, load evaluations, and qualification reports in compliance with ASME and related nuclear codes.

• Prepare engineering design packages and perform or review design calculations for accuracy and code compliance.

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

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

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

• Maintain current knowledge of ASME Section III and/or VIII revisions and NRC guidance.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; 6+ years of experience for level 10 or 10+ years for level 11 (M.S. credited as 2 years).

• Working experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III and/or Section VIII Division 2 (design-by-analysis, not design-by-rule).

• 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.

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.