The Mechanical Design Engineer (Nuclear) is responsible for produce quality technical outputs which satisfy all requirements (Clients, Codes and Standards) by adhering to internal engineering processes. The position is a technical role, with interface and liaison with the client and other outside parties.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The successful candidates responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Mechanical Tenders and Designs:
- Reviewing clients requirements in Works Information / User Requirements Specification / Technical Requirement Specification documents to determine project scope for electrical.
- Participating in concept design development.
- Doing site investigations and research on system designs for brownfields project, as part of process for obtaining input information.
- Performing functional system design through process and mechanical calculations, e.g. sizing of equipment.
- Compiling/reviewing safety screenings, safety evaluations, safety justifications as part of the assessment on nuclear safety for mechanical designs.
- Compiling technical specifications for the procurement of equipment and services.
- Compilation of Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and applying equipment classifications (safety/ seismic / quality / environment / importance class / RD-0034).
- Provide inputs for project cost estimations.
- Compilation of tender proposal documents.
- Assisting with commercial proposals for tender proposals, as needed.
- Providing input for schedule development.
- Ensuring all plant documentation associated with the project are updated as part of the design.
- Compiling detailed designs for projects.
Qualifications
- BSc Eng or B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
- Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
- Minimum 10 years relevant multi-disciplinary project design experience in Nuclear, preferably on PWR facilities.
- Authorised Safety Evaluator in terms of 10 CFR 50.59, or equivalent is preferred
- Completed the Nuclear Engineering Course as presented at Koeberg, or equivalent is preferred.
Skills
- Good technical report writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Capable of doing electrical calculations, with ETAP experience very beneficial
- Problem solving ability
- Good communication skills
- Good planning, organizing, administration and time management skills
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to operate under pressure
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Good people skills, assertiveness, a pro-active disposition
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including traveling to project sites
- A very strong team player
- Familiar with nuclear codes and standards
- Familiar with the OHS Act and its Regulations and how it applies
- Familiar with the principles of ISO, ASME, IAEA quality systems
