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Protingent

Protingent

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Senior System Design Engineer

Anywhere
Contract
Posted 12/1/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Mechanical system design
Vendor oversight
Thermal, seismic, structural analysis
Design codes application (ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA)
Project management
Technical writing
Regulatory compliance
Testing program oversight
3D modeling
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Compensation

Salary Range

$144K - 239K a year

Responsibilities

Design and oversee mechanical and nuclear system components, coordinate vendor work, integrate analyses into plant design, and ensure compliance with design codes and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Mechanical or related field with 10+ years mechanical systems experience, vendor coordination, project management, nuclear or fluid system design experience, and strong technical communication skills.

Full Description

Job Description Position Title: Senior System Design Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior System Design Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: • Design of nuclear and industrial components and systems from requirements through final design. • Provide oversight to vendors developing mechanical system and component designs for the reactor. • Coordinate the review of analyses, such as thermal, seismic, structural, pipe stress, heat transfer, and other analyses performed by others and integrate the results into plant design delivery. • Integrate as-designed hardware into overall system design. • Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc. • Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards. • Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical design. • Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for design activities within a system, as well as their integration with an overall plant design delivery schedule. • Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings. • Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the Contract Administrator and Supplier Project Engineer to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables. • Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications for major plant equipment. • Propose, initiate, and oversee testing programs for plant system qualification, as needed. • Generate design package for systems, sub-systems, and equipment designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications. Job Qualifications: • B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 10 + years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills. • Supplier/Contractor coordination and project management experience required • Experience in high temperature and multi-discipline integration highly desired with nuclear handling process systems, fluid systems or fluid system component design a plus. • Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience in fluid and structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and the ability to read engineering drawings. • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. • Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence. • Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team's effort with minimal direction. • Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives. • Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach. • Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. • Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications. Job Details: • Contract • Pay Rate Range: $69 - $115/hr *Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience* • Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% REMOTE • Travel Required: 0-5% • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. Meet Your Recruiter Magic Demirel As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles. I am passionate about... ...Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success ...Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry ...Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved ...Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce • mdemirel@protingent.com

This job posting was last updated on 12/5/2025

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