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Design the Hardware That Keeps Nuclear Power Running!
What if your drawings didn't just represent a part—they helped make it possible to safely operate a nuclear power plant?
As a Designer within our Component Engineering organization, you'll play a critical role in developing the mechanical and structural designs used to repair, replace, modify, and maintain equipment at commercial nuclear power plants.
Component Engineering is different from traditional product design.
Our engineers and designers work on real-world, highly engineered components that are installed in operating nuclear facilities.
Projects can involve everything from custom mechanical components and structural assemblies to pressure-retaining equipment, supports, shielding, lifting fixtures, and specialized tooling.
You'll work closely with Component Engineers to transform engineering concepts and technical requirements into detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, and other controlled engineering documents.
Your work may ultimately be used by machinists, fabricators, welders, field personnel, and nuclear plant maintenance teams to build and install the equipment you've helped design.
The work is challenging because every project can be different.
Existing plant conditions, limited space, aging equipment, material requirements, fabrication constraints, installation access, and nuclear industry standards all have to be considered.
The result is a role where your design skills directly contribute to solving complex engineering problems.
The Designer supports the Component Engineering organization by developing accurate, detailed, and manufacturable designs for mechanical and structural components used in commercial nuclear power plants.
Working closely with Component Engineers, the Designer translates engineering concepts, calculations, sketches, field information, and technical requirements into detailed CAD models and engineering drawings.
The position requires a strong understanding of mechanical design principles, drafting practices, dimensional requirements, tolerancing, materials, fabrication processes, and drawing standards.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working on multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions to complex design challenges.
Some limited travel (1 - 3 days) may be required to support meetings at customer sites, perform plant walkdowns, resolve fabrication issues, and load test verification.
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This position does not require long term outage deployments.
Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years.
Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.
From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.
At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy.
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Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable).
Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A ).
Designing and supplying nuclear power solutions and technologies.
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Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
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