Project Engineer (Nuclear)

AVANTech, LLC

$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Civil Engineering (or related fields)
  • 5-10 years of experience in project engineering, management, or technical roles
  • Proficient in AutoCAD 2D and/or Solid Works 3D
  • Experience in the commercial nuclear industry and DOE preferred
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
  • Business development experience or client engagement exposure is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist in project planning, proposal generation, and cost estimation
  • Support system design and development using AutoCAD and Solid Works
  • Develop work packages for fabrication and collaborate with production teams
  • Ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards
  • Size and specify process equipment like pumps and valves
  • Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery
  • Support testing and commissioning through test plans and validation

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Generous benefits package
  • Flexible work hours
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment
  • Engagement with customers and innovative projects
Full Job Description
Who You Are

A Mid-CareerEngineer, who can succeed behind the computer, in the fabrication shop or in front of a client. With an appreciation for hands work on youwill play a critical role in supporting project management, design, testing,and execution of a variety of projects. This role requires experience in projectmanagement, mechanical design, process design, business development, and theability to collaborate across departments, including engineering,manufacturing, and project management teams.

A Day in theLife of a Project Engineer

Our customerstrust us to help them develop simple, effective and deployable solutions totheir most complex challenges. For thatreason, we are seeking an experienced "Project Engineer" in our Knoxville TNfacility. This person will support ourcustomers in developing and managing projects from the proposal phase, throughdesign, fabrication, testing and delivery all the way through start-up atcustomer sites. Through all of this, youwill be showcasing AVANTech equipment and technologies and demonstrating andmaturing solutions for our customers.

  • Assist inproject planning, proposal generation, and cost estimation.
  • Support/Assist in systemdesign and development, utilizing AutoCAD 2D and/or Solid Works 3D for modeling andtechnical drawings.
  • Develop workpackages for fabrication and work closely with production and quality teams.
  • Ensurecompliance with design specifications, industry standards, and projectrequirements.
  • Size and specify pumps, valves and other processequipment.
  • Perform basicprocess and structural engineering evaluations and calculations for pressure,flow, seismic, strength of materials, etc.
  • Collaboratewith suppliers to specify, quote and procure components and materials.
  • Track projectprogress, manage risks, manage budgets and ensure timely execution ofdeliverables.
  • Supporttesting and commissioning of systems, including writing test plans andvalidating system performance.
  • Provide lightdesign work for modifications and improvements to existing systems.
  • Assist inbusiness development efforts by identifying opportunities, supportingproposals, and engaging with potential clients.
  • Help customersdevelop new capabilities and technologies by providing technical expertise andinnovative solutions.
  • Communicatewith internal teams and clients to ensure project alignment.


Requirementsand Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor'sdegree in Mechanical, Nuclear or Civil Engineering (other related fields may be considered).

5-10 yearsminimum experience in project engineering, project management, design, orrelated technical roles.

Proficiency inAutoCAD 2D and/or Solid Works 3D modeling software is preferred.

Experiencewithin the commercial nuclear industry & DOE is a plus.

Ability toperform basic engineering calculations and evaluations.

Experience in liquid& solid radwaste processing is a plus.

Strongproblem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability tomanage multiple projects and adapt to changing schedules.

Experience inwriting process descriptions, engineering specifications and test plans is aplus.

Working knowledgeof ASME, ANS, AWS, and other relevant industry codes.

Businessdevelopment experience or exposure to client engagement is a plus.

AdditionalRequirements:

All candidatesmust be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and backgroundinvestigation.

Must be a US Citizen

High awarenessof safe working practices and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time, salaried, exempt. Competitive salary based on experience and skill level. Paid time off and generous benefits package. Flexible hours offered.

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