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Senior Mechanical Engineer ASME Lead

Protingent

Bellevue, WA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69–$115 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Clean Technologies, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Design Services, Documentation, Engineering Change Management, Finite Element Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Pressure Vessels, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Regulations, Requirements Management, Stress Modeling, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
13 days ago
Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer ASME Lead

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Mechanical Engineer ASME Lead opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform detailed design, analysis, and documentation for ASME Section III Class HB pressure boundaries and Class HG internals.
  • Develop and maintain design specifications, calculations, load evaluations, and qualification reports in compliance with ASME Section III and related nuclear codes and standards.
  • Prepare and certify engineering design packages, including performing or reviewing design calculations to ensure accuracy and code compliance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define design requirements, resolve technical issues, and optimize component performance.
  • Interface with internal quality teams, third-party reviewers, and regulatory bodies to support audits, design reviews, and code certification processes.
  • Support material selection, fabrication requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for Class HB and HG components.
  • Participate in engineering change processes, nonconformance evaluations, and corrective action development as required.
  • Maintain current knowledge of ASME Section III revisions, NRC guidance, and industry best practices.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers as needed.

Job Qualifications:
  • Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of equipment / component design experience; relevant M.S. degree credited as two years of experience.
  • Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  • Working experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
  • Demonstrated experience certifying Design Specifications and Design Reports for nuclear pressure-retaining components
  • Deep understanding of ASME Section III, NQA-1, and related NRC regulations.
  • Experience in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and commercial mechanical stress analysis modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
  • Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% Remote
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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