Brooksource
Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Location: Onsite in Southport, NC
Employment type: Contract to Hire
Mechanical Engineer We are seeking an experienced Class 1 Mechanical Engineer to support critical engineering, licensing, and materials integrity initiatives within nuclear generating facilities. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience working with Class 1 nuclear components, understands aging‑related degradation mechanisms, and is skilled in communicating complex technical and regulatory issues to internal stakeholders and external agencies such as the NRC. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the continued safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of nuclear power plant systems.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and resolve issues related to Class 1 nuclear plant materials, including metal fatigue, neutron embrittlement, stress limits, and long‑term structural performance.
Perform Time‑Limited Aging Analyses (TLAAs) and support the development, implementation, and documentation of Aging Management Programs (AMPs).
Research engineering and design issues, assess technical alternatives, and prepare clear, data‑driven engineering recommendations.
Prepare and present technical reports, regulatory justifications, and engineering assessments to internal leadership, external partners, and regulatory bodies.
Communicate complex engineering and regulatory topics in a clear, concise manner for diverse audiences, including NRC representatives and industry groups.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and individuals across varying socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Work with plant systems in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) environments, contributing specialized knowledge of reactor operations and materials considerations.
Support license renewal activities, including evaluations of component lifespan, regulatory compliance, and ongoing life‑extension projects for nuclear plants.
Provide engineering support at Duke Energy or other nuclear utility facilities, contributing to safe and compliant plant operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
Proven experience with Class 1 nuclear systems, materials assessments, and reactor technologies (PWR and/or BWR).
Experience with nuclear plant license renewal and associated regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving abilities.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Experience interfacing with the NRC or similar regulatory bodies.
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
Eight Eleven Group (Brooksource) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Location: Onsite in Southport, NC
Employment type: Contract to Hire
Mechanical Engineer We are seeking an experienced Class 1 Mechanical Engineer to support critical engineering, licensing, and materials integrity initiatives within nuclear generating facilities. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience working with Class 1 nuclear components, understands aging‑related degradation mechanisms, and is skilled in communicating complex technical and regulatory issues to internal stakeholders and external agencies such as the NRC. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the continued safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of nuclear power plant systems.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and resolve issues related to Class 1 nuclear plant materials, including metal fatigue, neutron embrittlement, stress limits, and long‑term structural performance.
Perform Time‑Limited Aging Analyses (TLAAs) and support the development, implementation, and documentation of Aging Management Programs (AMPs).
Research engineering and design issues, assess technical alternatives, and prepare clear, data‑driven engineering recommendations.
Prepare and present technical reports, regulatory justifications, and engineering assessments to internal leadership, external partners, and regulatory bodies.
Communicate complex engineering and regulatory topics in a clear, concise manner for diverse audiences, including NRC representatives and industry groups.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and individuals across varying socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Work with plant systems in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) environments, contributing specialized knowledge of reactor operations and materials considerations.
Support license renewal activities, including evaluations of component lifespan, regulatory compliance, and ongoing life‑extension projects for nuclear plants.
Provide engineering support at Duke Energy or other nuclear utility facilities, contributing to safe and compliant plant operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
Proven experience with Class 1 nuclear systems, materials assessments, and reactor technologies (PWR and/or BWR).
Experience with nuclear plant license renewal and associated regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving abilities.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Experience interfacing with the NRC or similar regulatory bodies.
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
Eight Eleven Group (Brooksource) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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