Technical Specialist - Nuclear Fuel Processing/Metallurgy

Merrick & Company is seeking a Technical Specialist in our Nuclear Services & Technology Team with nuclear fuel processing and metallurgical engineering expertise. This position is based out of our Greenwood Village, CO office.

Typical annual pay range for this position is $162,500 - $198,700. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The candidate will work primarily on cutting edge nuclear facility and energy projects. Successful candidates will be assigned to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers to execute design and engineering projects as well as provide subject matter expert (SME) guidance to the team for nuclear fuel processing and metallurgy topics.

• Provide SME expertise and support design activities for nuclear fuel material processing systems.
• Provide metallurgical engineering SME expertise for applicable designs including but not limited to: metallic fuel fabrication, casting, powder metallurgy, sintering, and post-irradiation materials handling.
• Analyze equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine appropriate designs.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of design documents including:
  • Design Basis Documents
  • Design Drawings
  • Calculations
  • Reports/Specifications
• Evaluate vendor submittals for selection of instrumentation and equipment.
• Review and check the work of other engineers to determine accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procedures.
• Coordination of design inputs and design activities with other engineering disciplines in a team environment.
• Ability and desire to lead a team of engineers, work as a Project Engineer on projects.
• Able to handle multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Support project proposal activities.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in metallurgical engineering.
• Minimum of sixteen (16) years related experience.
• Key previous design experience includes:
  • Nuclear fuel material processing
  • Metallurgical/materials engineering
• Candidate must be capable of and willing to obtain a Q clearance.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred
  • Candidates willing to obtain PE license at earliest convenience will be considered
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.

• Experience with Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) nuclear projects.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.