Senior Mechanical Designer (Fuel Handling)

  • Bellevue, Washington
  • Full Time
Senior Mechanical Designer (Fuel Handling)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Mechanical Designer (Fuel Handling) opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Produce robust CAD models that facilitate fast-paced design evolution and derivative creation that leverage advanced CAD modeling techniques and methodologies.
  • Develop, maintain and review highly complex mechanical designs. Pro-actively seek out, research, and propose unique solutions. Conduct trade studies to down-select best option.
  • Use model configurations to support analysis needs, such as: Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc.
  • Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Companys internal & external online collaboration workspaces.
  • Create and review supporting technical presentations, documents, and reports as needed.
  • Create and review engineering drawings (layout, detail, interface control, general arrangement, etc.) per ASME 14.1 and Y14.5 standards.
  • Perform tolerance stack up calculations.
  • Check and review drawings for accuracy of information and conformance to ASME & Company drafting standards via electronic redline process.
  • Ensure and maintain configuration control of models/drawings via Companys product data and product life-cycle management software.
  • Regularly review design group generated documents and propose improvements. Proactively contribute to written guidance and standards development.

Job Qualifications:
  • 15 years of demonstrated experience in the design and drafting of complex mechanical systems.
  • CAD proficiency in SolidWorks
  • Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Experience creating and checking fabrication drawings
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design
  • Experience using a product data management (PDM) system.
  • Experience with oversight of supplier engineering and manufacturing vendors is preferred but not required.
  • Nuclear equipment design experience preferred but not required
  • Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
  • Organized and detail oriented, with excellent writing and communication skills
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $69 -$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
  • Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid).
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits 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.
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About 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 . Were passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Job ID: 519991629
Originally Posted on: 5/5/2026

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