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Mechanical Engineer - NSSS System Design (2377-2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer â NSSS
Location: Remote â Contiguous United States
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $113,955â$178,237/YR
Target Salary: $127,103â$153,401/YR
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional company benefits

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) components and systems. This position is fully remote within the contiguous United States and will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex nuclear design projects.

Job Summary:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will perform mechanical engineering assignments involving system and detailed component design for NSSS systems. This role will review and evaluate plant systems to ensure design, performance, inspection, and testing requirements are met in accordance with applicable nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

The engineer will prepare, check, and review engineering reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and other design documentation. This position will also serve as a technical lead for NSSS components and systems, provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative design solutions.

Job Duties:

Perform mechanical engineering assignments related to NSSS systems and detailed component design.
Review and evaluate plant systems to ensure design, performance, inspection, and testing requirements are defined and satisfied.
Prepare, check, and review engineering specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, and other technical documentation.
Apply knowledge of applicable nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulations to complex engineering projects.
Support the design and development of NSSS components such as valves, CRDMs, pressurizer heaters, and related equipment.
Serve as a technical lead for vendor design activities involving NSSS components, including design, manufacturing, and assembly.
Collaborate extensively with design partners and internal stakeholders to ensure system designs meet technical and regulatory requirements.
Interpret project scope and requirements and develop design alternatives when necessary.
Serve as a test program sponsor for testing activities within areas of technical expertise.
Interface with licensing teams in support of domestic and international regulatory efforts.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineering staff.
Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to coordinate design activities and resolve complex technical issues.
Plan, organize, and execute complex engineering assignments supporting licensing and project requirements.
Develop and maintain required training qualifications.
Communicate effectively through strong written and verbal communication.
Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout engineering activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelorâs degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant nuclear industry experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and their practical application.
Extensive experience with NSSS components and systems.
Strong understanding of applicable nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulations.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering is preferred but not required.
Strong technical writing, presentation, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and project planning abilities.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment on complex assignments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, or leadership to other engineers is preferred.
Strong understanding of quality assurance requirements, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

O&M Digital Project Coordinator (2428-2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT

Position: O&M Digital Project Coordinator

Duration: 3+ months

Based in the United States - this opportunity is REMOTE

Pay Rate $95.00 - $125.00 per hour W2

I am looking for an experienced O&M Digital Project Coordinator to support the digital systems needed for the operation and maintenance of Small Modular Reactor facilities. This person must have experience with Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 requirements. must have Nuclear, energy, utilities, or other regulated-industry experience

This is a technical project coordination role working across O&M Services, IT, Enterprise Architecture, and external vendors. The position will help connect PLM, ERP, EAM, and plant systems while supporting long-term digital thread initiatives.

Responsibilities

Translate O&M business processes into system and platform requirements.
Coordinate integrations across OT, EAM, ERP, and PLM platforms.
Define data flows between plant tags, assets, configuration items, and maintenance records.
Evaluate platforms such as Aras, Maximo, Oracle Fusion, and AVEVA.
Coordinate vendor discussions and prepare recommendations for leadership.
Define digital workflows, including converting equipment alerts into maintenance work orders.
Support implementation planning, pilot programs, and transition to enterprise-scale solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelorâs degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
8+ years of experience with industrial IT, engineering systems, enterprise applications, or O&M environments.
Working knowledge of Aras is required.
Experience integrating PLM, ERP, EAM, or OT platforms.
Strong requirements-gathering, project coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.
Nuclear, energy, utilities, or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.
Experience with Maximo, Oracle Fusion, AVEVA, digital thread, or digital twin concepts is preferred.
Must be eligible to work under Dept of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 requirements.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Radiological Engineer (2412-2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT

Title: Radiological Engineer
Location: Remote
Hire Type: Contract
Compensation: Market
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, Radiological Engineering, this position will

specialize in the areas of radiological and nuclear analyses with a focus on pressurized light-water

reactors licensing writing and defense. This position requires a self-motivated professional with

experience working in a remote platform (web-based video, phone, email, etc), with the necessary

qualification to obtain US export controlled software through RSIC.

Job Duties:

Perform engineering calculations and analysis using industry-standard methods and

simulation tools (e.g., NRCDose, SCALE 6, , RADTRAD, , MCNP, ADVANTG) with little to no

supervision.

· Develop resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and

innovation.

· Plan, organize, and perform innovative and complex engineering assignments on a team

dedicated to the development of an engineering project; interprets scope and

requirements of projects; develops alternatives.

· Exercise judgment within broadly defined policies and practices using professional

principles and company objectives to resolve complex issues.

· Interact with management and senior customer personnel on matters requiring

coordination across organizational lines.

· Represent the organization as the principal customer contact

· Present technical information concerning projects or schedule on behalf of NuScale.

Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others

· Mentor and train junior engineers.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate

competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in

each of these competencies.

· Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and

reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks

input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.

· Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in

all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: A minimum of a B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or radiological health physics from a four year ABET accredited college of university is required. An advanced degree is preferred. ·

Experience: A minimum 8 years of full-time directly applicable experience in nuclear/radiological engineering or health physics is required. 2-3 yearsâ of additional or concurrent experience in PWR or BWR license development and defense. · Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810

Refueling & Remote Handling Engineer (Contract)

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Remote (Within contiguous United States)

Hire Type: Contract

Shift/Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Base Salary: $90 â $130/hr.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Remote Work Flexibility

About the Opportunity: Sterling Engineering's client, a global leader in small modular reactor technology and innovative nuclear energy solutions, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Refueling and Remote Handling Group. This is a stable, forward-thinking company at the forefront of the carbon-free energy movement, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automated and robotic systems that ensure safe and efficient reactor servicing.

Job Duties:

Lead and manage the design and development of remotely operated or controlled automated, robotic, and tele-operated reactor servicing tools and inspection equipment.
Continuously analyze and resolve complex technical problems using creativity and innovation to improve equipment operating efficiency and reliability.
Organize and balance work sequences and handling plans as part of an integrated tool design scheme in collaboration with Systems Engineering and Operations groups.
Identify and resolve interface challenges between tooling systems and site buildings by working closely with Civil and Structural teams.
Minimize design errors by preparing, checking, and reviewing engineering reports, system descriptions, specifications, drawings, and complex calculations.
Motivate, train, and mentor team members on the additional knowledge required for the design of remote/automated equipment operating in a nuclear environment.
Ensure the consistent production of safe and reliable tools that meet functional and performance requirements through rigorous quality assurance and testing.
Collaborate with the Nuclear Steam Supply System design organization to ensure adequate features are provided to interface with reactor servicing tools.
Drive and implement engineering standards and criteria while assisting in the planning and organization of complex engineering assignments.
Prepare regular reports and design documents, coordinating with procurement for activities related to equipment fabrication and testing.

Qualifications:

Bachelorâs degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5 years of full-time, relevant professional experience in engineering design processes for mechanical handling equipment and systems.
Proven ability to self-manage workloads and deadlines while performing innovative and complex engineering assignments on a dedicated team.
Strong understanding of quality assurance regulations, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 standards.
Excellent problem-solving, project organization, and creative thinking skills to overcome technical challenges in diverse operating environments.
Demonstrated ability to interpret project scope and requirements, developing alternative methods to achieve project and refueling outage performance objectives.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Civil/Structural, Operations, and NSSS Component design teams.