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Orano USA · 8 hours ago

Design Project Engineer (Technical Lead)

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $148K/yr

Orano USA is a leading international player in the nuclear industry, focusing on used nuclear fuel storage, radioactive waste management, and fuel transportation logistics. The Design Project Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight for the engineering and design of spent nuclear fuel storage and transportation packages, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Utilities

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of discipline engineers

Perform and review calculations in support of design, development, and licensing activities

Provide technical guidance on analysis methods, assumptions, modeling approaches, and acceptance criteria

Support licensing reviews and ensure compliance with applicable specifications, regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 71 and Part 72)

Interface with Project Managers to support scope, schedule, resources, and risk management

Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to company leadership

Review and approve technical reports, calculations, and licensing documentation

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and optimized designs

Support responses to customers and participate in technical meetings as required

Qualification

Design engineeringRegulatory complianceTechnical leadershipCalculations reviewCross-functional coordinationCustomer supportTeam mentoringTechnical communication

Required