The
Systems Design Engineer III leads the design, development, and integration of complex systems for the SMR-300 power plant. This role requires extensive coordination with engineering disciplines and licensing groups and technical leadership of system integration activities, including requirements and design-basis development, component specification, engineering analysis, interface management, and resolution of complex design issues. The Engineer exercises a high degree of technical autonomy, establishes approaches for complex engineering assignments, and provides technical direction to other engineers. The Engineer will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared development program and will have significant influence on system performance, technical risk, licensing readiness, and successful execution of the plant design.
Location: Camden, NJ (On-site) - Relocation Assistance Available!
Primary Responsibilities:- Lead the design, development, and integration of complex plant systems for the SMR-300 small modular reactor program.
- Lead and review complex engineering evaluations, calculations, and analyses related to thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, and process system design.
- Establish technical approaches and lead development of system design documentation, including system descriptions, design specifications, engineering calculations, technical reports, and design bases.
- Lead development, verification, reconciliation, and management of system requirements and design bases, including resolution of conflicting or cross-disciplinary requirements.
- Lead coordination among component, mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C, licensing, and other engineering organizations to resolve complex system interfaces and ensure integrated plant design.
- Provide technical leadership for selection, specification, and evaluation of major plant equipment and components.
- Lead and perform technical reviews of engineering drawings, models, vendor documentation, calculations, and other design deliverables.
- Identify and resolve complex or ambiguous technical issues with significant system or cross-system implications, developing technically sound and practical solutions with limited oversight.
- Lead major design reviews, technical meetings, trade studies, and cross-functional engineering activities and communicate technical recommendations and decisions to project and engineering leadership.
- Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, design bases, configuration management requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Lead technical support for licensing activities, including development and defense of technical information and resolution of licensing questions affecting assigned systems.
- Evaluate proposed design changes for system, interface, requirements, licensing, and configuration impacts throughout the design lifecycle.
- Lead small technical teams or major engineering work scopes and provide technical direction, mentoring, and review to less-experienced engineers.
- Coordinate technical priorities with project and engineering leadership and proactively identify and communicate significant technical, schedule, integration, and program risks.
- Serve as a recognized technical resource within assigned systems or areas of expertise and contribute to development of engineering methods, practices, and technical guidance.
Requirements:- BS in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, or chemical preferred but not required)
- Typically 6-10 years of post-graduation engineering experience; an advanced engineering degree may be considered toward relevant experience
- Advanced knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals and their application to complex system design
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex system design, analysis, and integration assignments
- Demonstrated experience establishing technical approaches and reviewing complex engineering calculations, design documentation, specifications, and design bases
- Extensive experience developing, managing, verifying, and reconciling system requirements
- Demonstrated experience resolving complex cross-disciplinary engineering interfaces and technical issues
- Experience leading technical work scopes, design reviews, or small engineering teams and mentoring less-experienced engineers
- Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, presentation, and effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate and defend technical decisions to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Fluency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel
- Significant experience working with engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to develop and evaluate designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Experience working in the nuclear energy field in a design, engineering, or closely related technical capacity
- Experience with Smart Plant, MathCad, AutoCAD, Pipe-Flo, Engineering Life-cycle Management (ELM), requirements management software (e.g. DOORS-NG), and HTRI heat exchanger design software
- EIT and/or PE certification
Compensation:- Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $145,000 to $175,000
Benefits:- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
- FLEX Program - Hybrid work opportunities available for eligible roles, where business needs and role requirements allow
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long-term financial security
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
- Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company-supported health initiatives
- Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
- Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
- Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs
- Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, location, and employment status
If you're driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec-a generation ahead by design™.
