Component Engineer

Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes. Unlike traditional design engineering roles focused on creating new products, Component Engineering is centered on understanding, evaluating, repairing, replacing, and improving the specialized equipment that keeps nuclear power plants operating. Every project presents unique technical challenges involving pressure-retaining components, structural assemblies, mechanical systems, and custom-engineered solutions that must meet some of the most rigorous engineering and quality standards in the world. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in mechanical engineering, ASME Codes, nuclear industry regulations, materials, welding, fabrication, structural analysis, and field implementation while working alongside experienced engineers who support some of the nation's most critical infrastructure.  This position offers significant opportunities for technical growth through mentorship, hands-on project involvement, and exposure to a wide variety of commercial nuclear systems and components. What Makes This Career Unique Few engineering disciplines provide the opportunity to solve highly technical, one-of-a-kind problems that directly impact the safe and reliable generation of electricity for millions of people. Every project is different, requiring engineers to think critically, collaborate across multiple disciplines, and develop practical solutions that meet demanding technical and regulatory requirements. As a Component Engineer, you'll work on projects involving: Large mechanical assemblies Pressure boundary components Custom-engineered repair solutions Heavy rigging and lifting applications Structural modifications Precision fabrication and machining Nuclear plant outage execution Next-generation reactor technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Reactors (ARs) You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, build specialized technical expertise, and contribute to projects that support one of the most highly engineered industries in the world. What You'll Learn As a Component Engineer, you'll gain experience in areas such as: Nuclear component repair and replacement engineering Mechanical design Pressure-retaining component design Welding processes and weld design Materials engineering and metallurgy ASME Section III, Section VIII, and Section XI Codes Engineering calculations and technical justification CAD design and engineering drawing development Manufacturing methods and fabrication processes Nuclear quality assurance requirements Plant outage execution and field engineering support Root cause analysis and engineering problem solving Why Join Our Team? We believe the best engineers are developed through mentorship, challenging projects, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside industry experts with decades of experience while contributing to meaningful projects from day one. Whether you're interested in mechanical design, structural engineering, materials, field engineering, manufacturing support, or technical leadership, Component Engineering offers a career with exceptional technical depth and long-term growth opportunities. What You’ll Do Day-To-Day Solve a range of straightforward problems, analyze solutions and assess each using standard procedures.   Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff. Independently evaluate, select and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications for tasks previously performed. Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.  Works on special projects, as directed.   Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.  Maintain a safety mindset. Support engineering projects involving repair and replacement of mechanical and structural components used in commercial nuclear power plants. Develop technical evaluations and design documentation. Prepare design drawings, assembly drawings, installation packages, and technical reports. Assist in developing engineering work packages for plant outages and field implementation. Learn and apply ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code requirements, and applicable ASTM material specifications Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary project meetings. Support manufacturing and fabrication by responding to technical questions and resolving fabrication issues. Work closely with project managers, senior engineers, designers, quality personnel, manufacturing, and field services to deliver successful projects. Perform engineering evaluations of existing plant equipment and recommend repair or replacement solutions. Support field activities during outage installations as required. Continuously develop technical knowledge through formal training, mentorship, and project experience. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.   Minimum of 2 years of related experience. Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.    Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data. Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment. Good pr