Project Engineer - Nuclear

Project Engineer – Nuclear – Full Time – Chattanooga (TN), United States

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Project Engineer – Nuclear to join our Services_AME team in the United States.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Verifies that replacement parts, new equipment, retrofit pumps, and refurbished pumps are designed & constructed in accordance with customer design specifications, applicable codes & standards, and Sulzer-internal Engineering standards.
• Specification of pump component materials of construction.
• Performance of pump mechanical calculations.
• Creation and maintenance of pump cross-sectional, general arrangement, and component drawings.
• Generation, review, and maintenance of the design Bill of Material (BOM), shop production orders, and purchase requisitions.
• Review and approval of procedures for special processes including heat treatment and Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Review, disposition, and resolution of non-conformance reports.
• Review, disposition, and resolution of supplier deviations and requests for information.
• Performance of design, material, and seismic reconciliations for nuclear-safety-related and ASME Code components.
• Provides peer review for Engineering documents.
• Works with Sales during customer interactions as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years‘ experience with centrifugal pumps.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) highly preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer and qualified per ASME Section III, Mandatory Appendix XXIII is preferred, but not required.
• Good interpersonal, communication, analytical, and computer skills.
• Mechanical drafting skills using 2D and/or 3D CAD preferred.
• Solid understanding of engineering concepts and application principles.
• Ability to work in a service-oriented environment under pressure and against demanding deadlines.

What we offer you:

• Generous paid time off (PTO), including 12 company-paid holidays and additional PTO for volunteer activities.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match to support your retirement goals.
• Comprehensive benefits package, covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness program designed to motivate and promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Service awards starting at 5 years of tenure.
• Paid parental leave to support your family needs.
• Gym reimbursement to encourage physical well-being.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Silvia Mendoza at or Hiring Manager – James Holloway. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality, and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management, and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance, and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13,130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).

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