Principal Engineer Heat Transport

### Responsibilities - Design and deploy the Nuclear Heat Recovery Steam Generator (NHRSG), focusing on molten salt steam generators, salt pumps, valves, and related auxiliary systems. - Lead design trades, performance analyses, and optimization of the NHRSG to meet commercial and regulatory needs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the NHRSG with overall plant design and operations. - Manage and coordinate external partners, suppliers, regulators, and vendors in the area of power generation. - Oversee the preparation of technical specifications, design documents, and system drawings for all NHRSG components. - Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments related to commercial molten salt technologies and subsystems. - Support building a small engineering team including mentoring, guiding, and promoting professional growth. - Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. - Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of the NHRSG during the plant's startup phase. - Lead or support formal design, interface, hazard, and technical readiness reviews. - Support supplier technical oversight, including review of deliverables, deviations, test plans, and qualification evidence. - Develop or maintain system requirements, interface control documents, design bases, and verification/validation plans. ### Qualifications - M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field. - 10+ years of experience in the design and development of power conversion systems, particularly in nuclear or thermal power sectors. - Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects and leading technical teams. - Demonstrated experience of physical hardware deployment in heat transfer systems. - Experience with heat transport systems using molten salt or other high-temperature fluids is a plus. - Experience with requirements management, systems engineering, or design control processes for complex engineered systems. - Experience reviewing or developing technical specifications, procurement documents, test plans, or acceptance criteria. ### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. - Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for molten salt systems. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills. - Ability to work with a highly collaborative team and interact effectively at all levels. - Prioritizes and demonstrates a nuclear safety culture. - Knowledge of system integration, interface management, and verification/validation practices. ### Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions - Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods; moving about to accomplish tasks. - General office environment; high-concentration, demanding and fast-paced. - Must be able to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. ### Additional Requirements - Requires occasional schedule flexibility and extended hours to support project timelines. - Some travel may be required, up to 25%.