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R&D Engineer 3 – Mechanical
Location
Oregon
Posted
74 days ago
Salary
$108.9K - $131.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
R&D Engineer 3 – Mechanical
NuScale Power
• Reporting to the Innovation Manager, this position is for the development of process steam distribution and control systems for industrial applications • Leads the development of process steam systems for pressure/heat-augmentation, distribution and interfaces with industrial steam consumer facilities • Defines requirements and specifications • Identifies and proposes optimal solutions to meet customer requirements through technical analysis and cost/benefit trade-off analysis • Performs thermodynamic analysis of steam systems using modeling and simulation tools • Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas • Stays current on latest technologies and processes relevant for process steam and industrial power applications • Defines the scope of work of interdisciplinary systems and acts as the technical liaison between the R&D team, procurement and external EPC and subcontractors • Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- A minimum of a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in steam and heat distribution system design or operation in the petrochemical and chemical industries
- Experience with Heat Exchanger Design, Steam Valves, Safety System System Integration, Mechanical Actuators, Valves, Control Systems, Safety Systems and Instrumentation
- Experience preparing test procedures, and defining operating limits
- Centrifugal compressors systems and anti-surge control mechanisms
- Experience with I&C systems for steam generation, steam valves, safety systems and integration of closed-loop SCADA controlled systems and industrial processes
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams including diverse engineering disciplines, operations, maintenance, planning, etc.
- Participation with industry standards associations or working groups
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Benefits
- Employee Benefits | NuScale Power
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