Mechanical Design Engineer - Level C

Work Location: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant – Spring City, TN

Estimated Start: September / October 2025

Estimated Duration: Initially One Year

Per Diem: $1,500 / month

Position Description:

• As a Mechanical Design Specialist develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.

• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment, when necessary, data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable.

• Usually performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function.

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.

• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represent the organization in conferences to receive important questions and to plan and coordinate work.

• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.

• The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.

  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May supervise, coordinate, and review the work of multidiscipline Engineers and Technicians or Staff Specialist

• May be assisted on projects by other Engineers or Technicians.

Education and Experience / Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education.

• Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.

• Nuclear experience is preferred

• Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable.