Nuclear engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Summary :

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear, you will play a key role in building and guiding a newly established U.S.-based engineering team. This position is responsible for developing local design expertise, contributing to the creation of a nuclear QA program, collaborating with global nuclear engineering groups, and driving innovative solutions for complex nuclear and industrial automation projects. You will work on cross-functional teams delivering advanced engineering solutions by applying cutting-edge technologies. This position offers opportunities to lead mechanical design efforts, manage project documentation, and support problem-solving activities during system debug and final commissioning.

Responsibilities :

Mechanical Design & Engineering

Design and support development of automated equipment for industrial and nuclear applications.

Perform engineering calculations including strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, and force.

Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine dimensions, hardness, and manufacturing requirements.

Define tools, fixtures, and equipment needed for fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and full assemblies.

Produce working drawings, detail drawings, and BOMs using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.

Specify mechanical components and generate requisitions with proper delivery timelines.

Evaluate designs for compliance with applicable standards (OSHA, CE, or customer-specific).

Adhere strictly to ASME NQA-1 quality requirements and associated procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Review electrical requirements with electrical designers.

Review machine operations and sequences with programming teams.

Assist fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians during debug, integration, and problem resolution.

Communicate design updates to the Mechanical Engineering Group Lead or Project Engineer.

Provide support for Group Leader duties during their absence.

Nuclear Engineering Expertise

Serve as a subject matter expert for nuclear initiatives (e.g., BWRs, PWRs, SMRs).

Provide technical guidance to engineering and design teams.

Participate in design reviews and develop solutions to complex technical challenges.

Support conceptual design, development, and testing for innovation-driven initiatives.

Provide engineering support relating to construction of nuclear equipment in accordance with applicable standards.

Applications & Proposal Support

Prepare concept designs and preliminary pricing for nuclear proposals.

Program Development & Quality Assurance

Interpret and apply nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Ensure engineering procedures comply with nuclear-specific regulatory expectations.

Translate quality objectives into engineering policies and protocols.

Support development of a Nuclear Quality Assurance process to manage nuclear projects.

Qualifications : Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.

Professional Engineer (PE) license is an asset.

Experience

10+ years in engineering design, development, and qualification of automated systems, custom machinery, or industrial equipment.

5+ years in nuclear tooling development and testing, including field support (required).

Strong understanding of nuclear equipment quality standards (NQA-1, ASME BPV Section III).

Deep knowledge of machine design, machine controls, precision engineering, statistical analysis, and structured problem solving.

Strong communication skills and ability to lead or collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Salary :  $115,000 to $130,000

Benefits : Full benefits package available