Refueling & Remote Handling Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

$108908-153401 / year
Permanent
Permanent
Job ID: 54808292

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – Remote Handling & Reactor Servicing
Location: Full-Time Remote (Contiguous U.S.)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift/Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Base Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Paid Holidays; Career Growth Opportunities

About the Opportunity
An advanced nuclear technology organization is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of remote handling systems, reactor servicing tools, and automated inspection equipment used during reactor refueling operations.
This role focuses on mechanical handling systems, robotics/automation integration, and tooling design within a highly regulated nuclear environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical design experience, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a commitment to nuclear safety and quality standards.

Job Duties
• Design and develop reactor servicing tools, remote handling equipment, and inspection systems.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with component design, civil/structural, systems engineering, and operations teams to ensure interface and performance requirements are met.
• Develop integrated handling plans and work sequences for refueling operations.
• Support procurement, fabrication oversight, vendor coordination, and equipment testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1).
• Provide innovative solutions to complex mechanical design and automation challenges.
• Manage technical scope, schedules, and engineering deliverables.

Qualifications
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering (ABET preferred).
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical system design.
• Experience designing mechanical handling equipment, tooling systems, or automated machinery.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations and design documentation.
• Nuclear industry experience strongly preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alex Martyn
Alex Martyn
Alex Martyn

Technical Recruiter

Alex is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, supporting the Energy and Infrastructure Division. As someone new to both recruiting and Sterling, Alex brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a relationship-first approach to helping candidates navigate new career opportunities.

Alex’s passion for recruiting stems from the opportunity to help others achieve continued career growth, long-term happiness, and professional success. Alex enjoys building new relationships every day and takes pride in connecting with candidates to better understand their goals, strengths, and next steps.

Outside of recruiting, Alex enjoys sports and spending time outdoors, making it easy for candidates to connect on both a professional and personal level. Whether talking through career goals or sharing favorite teams, outdoor activities, or personal interests, Alex values creating genuine conversations that help build trust throughout the recruiting process.

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