Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer
Location: Bellevue, WA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $37.00 - $74.00 per hour
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for mechanical and structural systems supporting advanced nuclear reactor projects.
• Create and review test fixtures, rigs, flow loops, and sub-scale test articles for testing and analysis.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, ensure designs meet ASME standards, and conduct trade studies to identify optimal solutions.
• Support structural, thermal, neutronic, radiological, and safety analyses through model configurations.
• Maintain configuration control of models and drawings using PDM/PLM systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, review design documents, and prepare technical presentations and reports.
• Create engineering drawings in compliance with ASME standards and check drawings for accuracy and conformance.

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks with a minimum of 7 years CAD experience.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience creating and reviewing fabrication drawings and in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with PDM/PLM systems preferred.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001 highly desirable.
• Experience overseeing suppliers and subcontractors in an engineering environment.
• Previous work with nuclear equipment, reactor components, or similar highly regulated environments preferred.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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