Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

About the role

Hatch is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear to join our team in the United States. This position leverages extensive experience in mechanical and piping engineering within multidisciplinary teams, focusing on projects in the nuclear sector.

Responsibilities

• Aid project teams in understanding project requirements related to scope, execution strategy, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure delivery of project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule while adhering to the Nuclear Quality Management System (NQMS).
• Support site field visits to gather necessary information and data for projects.
• Prepare, support, and review equipment identification and selection activities, including sizing, layout, technical specifications, and vendor information reviews.
• Prepare, support, and review piping system design activities, including hydraulic analysis, P&ID development, material specification development, stress analysis, and layout.
• Support the population of information and attributes into the data-centric project environment.
• Interface with vendors throughout the design and procurement process.
• Support direct interfaces with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) reviews.
• Afford assistance in resolving engineering issues during various phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of engineering work.
• Adhere to and promote the Hatch corporate safety culture.
• Support Hatch business development efforts and strategic initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and pursuit plans for the nuclear industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Approximately 7–10 years of engineering experience.
• Strong deliverable focus with the ability to plan work effectively.
• Ability to learn and understand inter-discipline dependencies related to mechanical and piping engineering functions.
• Exposure to procurement, contracting, and commissioning methodologies.
• Experience working in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants.
• Experience working with advanced Generation IV reactors (HTGRs, sodium-cooled reactors, molten salt reactors, etc.) is desirable.
• Experience working within a nuclear quality management system (ASME NQA-1).
• Sound knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the nuclear industry.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to clients, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is preferred.
• Site experience in a technical role is preferred.
• Eligibility to work on export-controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel for short-term business trips domestically and internationally.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in mechanical and piping engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry regulations and standards.

Benefits

Work with great people to make a difference
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
Top employer

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Think globally, work locally

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long-term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.