Nuclear Fluid Systems Engineer

Our client is dedicated to making nuclear power more accessible and focuses on delivering:

• 🌍 Simple and Safe Micro-Reactor Solutions

  • Scalable, affordable, and deployable in various locations

  • Generates energy at a rate of one megawatt electric (MWe) at a time

They are currently developing a:

• ⚛️ Micro Modular Reactor

  • Capable of providing clean energy and radioisotopes where needed

  • Initially supporting the reactor licensing process in the United States

By partnering with them, we have the opportunity to contribute to:

• 🚀 A Rapidly Growing Scaleup

  • Aiming to become a leading technology provider in global energy solutions

  • Committed to innovation and sustainability

This collaboration offers a unique chance to be part of a:

• 🌟 High-Performance Team

  • Focused on delivering essential energy solutions worldwide

The Nuclear Fluid Systems Engineer will be responsible for:

🔧 Responsible for the design, analysis, and optimization of fluid-based systems in nuclear power plants, research reactors, and other nuclear facilities.

✅ Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of cooling, steam, and hydraulic systems while maintaining strict compliance with nuclear safety and regulatory standards.

🤝 Working closely with reactor engineers, regulatory agencies, and maintenance teams to develop and improve system performance, reliability, and safety.

What you will be in charge off:

🔧 Designing, analyzing, and optimizing nuclear fluid systems, including reactor coolant, steam generation, condensate, and hydraulic systems.

🌊 Conducting thermal-hydraulic modeling, flow analysis, and pressure drop calculations to ensure system efficiency and safety.

📄 Developing and maintaining system documentation, including flow diagrams, P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety reports.

🔍 Performing system reliability assessments, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for fluid system failures.

✅ Ensuring compliance with NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulations, ASME codes, and other industry standards.

🤝 Collaborating with reactor engineers, safety specialists, and regulatory bodies to enhance fluid system performance.

🛠️ Supporting the testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fluid systems in nuclear facilities.

⚙️ Assisting in plant modifications, upgrades, and retrofits for improved efficiency and regulatory compliance.

🧪 Evaluating material compatibility and corrosion effects to ensure long-term fluid system integrity.

👨🏭 Providing technical support and training to plant operators and maintenance personnel.

Who We Want to Work With:

Education: 🎓 Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: ⏳ 3-7 years in fluid system design, thermal-hydraulic analysis, or nuclear plant operations (entry-level positions may require internships or co-op experience).

Certifications (Preferred): 📜 PE (Professional Engineer) license, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) certification, or equivalent industry credentials.

Expertise: 🌊 In fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles.

Proficiency: 💻 In hydraulic modeling and simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR CCM+, Flowmaster).

Knowledge: 🔍 Of nuclear reactor coolant systems, heat exchangers, and steam turbines.

Familiarity: 📚 With ASME BPVC, NRC regulatory requirements, and ANSI standards for nuclear fluid systems.

Experience: 🔄 With computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) is a plus.

Strengths: 🧠 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Skills: 🤝 Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with engineers, operators, and regulatory agencies.

Attention to Detail: 🧐 A commitment to nuclear safety and compliance.

Ability: ⏲️ To work under pressure and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.

Preferred:

📚 PhD degree.

🔄 IPO experience.

🇮🇹 Written and oral fluency in Italian.

🤝 Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.