Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage activities within the SMR Mechanical department to ensure the work is performed according to the relevant quality, technical, and regulatory requirements in a timely manner
• Develop analysis plan to qualify and license mechanical components and identify engineering work products in conjunction with Vice President of Engineering Mechanics
• Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear codes and standards (e.g., ASME BPVC II/III/XI, NUREG-0800, ANSI/AISC N690, ANSI N14.6) as appropriate
• Prepare and conduct pre-job briefs in accordance with Holtec procedures to ensure that analysis tasks are clearly defined, including analysis method, key assumptions, required input data and acceptance criteria
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including stress reports, design calculations, and fitness-for-service evaluations
• Review vendor reports for technical acceptance and regulatory/contract compliance
• Respond to regulator requests for information in support of licensing activities
• Support fabrication, construction, and field issue resolution
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to all team members
• Assist with on-going recruiting efforts related to the SMR Mechanical department

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering (MSE or PhD)
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design analysis and component integrity
• Practical knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, particularly Sections II, III and XI
• Experience with numerical modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, Solidworks
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills
• Eligibility to work under 10 CFR Part 810

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or PE) license
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements (10CFR50, NUREG-0800)
• Experience with PWR or SMR reactor systems
• Experience with pipe stress analysis and pipe support design