Lead Pump Engineer (Bellevue)

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking a Lead Pump Engineer for an advanced nuclear energy company developing a advanced reactors, which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in centrifugal or axial pump design, rotating machinery, and supplier oversight looking to further their career in technical leadership within nuclear power engineering. Lead the design of the Primary and Intermediate Sodium Pumps, owning technical requirements and design specifications while ensuring correct application of ASME code rules. Provide technical oversight of the pump supplier, reviewing and accepting vendor deliverables and helping resolve design issues and project blockers. Lead design, long-lead readiness, and materials reviews, supported by thermal hydraulic and mechanical analyses. Develop test requirements and specifications, and oversee pump testing and qualification from prototype through execution and reporting. Partner with systems, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear teams on interface requirements, design basis documents, drawing packages, and licensing submittals for the primary heat transport system. Guide and mentor a growing team of pump subject matter experts, balancing technical project management with hands-on engineering contribution. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSB.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and 12+ years of design engineering experience (advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of experience).Design experience with rotating machinery such as pumps, turbomachinery, or turbines at the component or system level. Technical project management experience coordinating suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams. Working knowledge of pump testing or qualification programs, including contributing to test plans and test criteria. Understanding of electric motor operation and electromechanical concepts. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead a design effort with minimal direction. Career progression into lead-level engineering roles. BONUS QUALIFICATIONSCentrifugal or axial pump design experience, ideally reactor coolant pump design. Application of ASME Section III (or Section VIII) design rules, preferably to rotating equipment. Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1.WHY AVERRO?Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent. Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy