Mechanical Design Engineer

Hadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Balance of Plant. The role involves the design and optimization of major equipment supporting their micro modular reactor platform, working collaboratively with various engineering teams to ensure system efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design, specification, and integration of major Balance of Plant equipment and systems
• Develop equipment specifications and design requirements for turbine generators, air-cooled condensers, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and auxiliary systems
• Perform mechanical evaluations, sizing calculations, equipment selection studies, and performance assessments
• Coordinate with thermal-hydraulics and system design engineers to ensure proper integration of mechanical equipment into overall plant architecture
• Develop and review equipment layouts, general arrangements, piping interfaces, and equipment support concepts
• Support vendor selection, technical evaluations, bid reviews, and procurement activities
• Provide engineering oversight for substantial subcontracted equipment design and engineering scope
• Review supplier calculations, equipment drawings, technical reports, and manufacturing documentation
• Conduct trade studies to improve efficiency, reliability, maintainability, constructability, and lifecycle cost
• Support development of P&IDs, equipment lists, system descriptions, and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with licensing, safety, structural, and manufacturing teams to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Participate in design reviews, equipment qualification activities, testing programs, and startup planning efforts
• Identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, modularization, and cost reduction across Balance of Plant systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, equipment engineering, or power generation systems
• Strong experience with turbine generators, condensers, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling systems, or similar industrial equipment
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power conversion systems
• Experience developing equipment specifications and managing vendor-supplied equipment packages
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent tools
• Familiarity with ASME codes, pressure boundary requirements, and industrial equipment design standards
• Experience reviewing supplier designs, calculations, and technical documentation
• Understanding of power plant systems, industrial process systems, or nuclear plant Balance of Plant equipment
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities across internal and external organizations
• Passion for clean energy, innovation, and developing practical engineering solutions for advanced nuclear deployment
• Experience supporting procurement, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and equipment qualification activities is highly desirable