Rotatable Plug Assembly Component Design Engineer

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Rotatable Plug Assembly Component Design EngineerPosition Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Rotatable Plug Assembly Component Design Engineer opportunity.Job Responsibilities:Design of reactor structures and components from requirements through final design.Coordinate inputs and requirements from Engineering and Project teams to produce equipment and components design solutions.Perform scoping analysis and calculations for design options.Interface with the team’s engineering analysis activities.Present equipment and components design results for design reviews.Assess technical merit of solutions provided by team members, including leading design reviews.Interface with equipment supplier for design and fabrication issue resolution.Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.Job Qualifications:Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent preferredMinimum of Four years of equipment / component design experience; relevant M.S. degree credited as two years of experience.Working experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III.Experience writing design specifications.Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).Experience in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and commercial mechanical stress analysis modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS.Excellent writing and communication skills.Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker.Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.Familiarity with CAD, SolidWorks preferred.The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.Travel Required: 0-5%Preferred Job Qualifications:Experience with slewing ring bearingsExperience with elastomeric seals.Job Details:Job Type: ContractPay Rate Range: $52 - $85/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)Location: 100% RemoteExport control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person statusBenefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.#TerraProAbout Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.