Principal Nuclear Engineer (Direct Hire)

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Nuclear Tooling & Automation

Location: Columbus, OH (Will pay for relocation) (Hybrid up to 50% WFH)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: Open on Pay Bands (Probably going to be around $150-180k)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to lead the formation of a new engineering team focused on nuclear automation and tooling at our client's facility in Lewis Center, Ohio. This role is pivotal in driving innovative engineering solutions for nuclear projects including new builds, maintenance, and decommissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead the design and development of automated tooling systems for nuclear applications.

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  Architect solutions for reactor construction, maintenance, and decommissioning (including small modular reactors and large-scale reactors).

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  Establish and maintain nuclear equipment quality standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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  Collaborate with global teams to integrate best practices and cutting-edge technologies.

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Required Qualifications:

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  10+ years of experience in automated tooling design within the nuclear industry.

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  Deep understanding of nuclear tooling engineering principles and equipment quality standards.

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  Proven experience designing tooling for nuclear reactor lifecycle (build, maintain, decommission).

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  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience with robotics and industrial automation in nuclear environments.

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  Familiarity with ASME, NRC, and DOE standards.

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  Prior experience in setting up new engineering teams or departments.

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

They offer a comprehensive benefits program that addresses your work and life needs. This company is pleased to offer medical, dental, and life insurance, employee and family assistance programs, paid time off, professional training and financial support for continuing education, and an annual employee incentive bonus plan. They also provide perks such as healthy snack and treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, employee referral bonuses and more.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

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