PNNL

Mr. Eric Berglin has special expertise in engineering problem solving and in providing novel research experiments, instrumentation, and mechanical designs operating in extreme environments (e.g., hazardous, radiation, ultra-high vacuum) in specialized areas (e.g., remote systems, optics, x-ray systems).

His engineering experience is diverse and purposely varied to acquire a range of skills and expertise to be highly adaptable. Much of his work has been related to the nuclear industry and includes reactor systems, radioactive waste processing, liquid and solid waste cleanup, and weapons testing. Recent non-nuclear activities include border security, fluid system experimental design and testing, terrorist detection system testing, fuel cell application, biomass pumping, hydrogen safety, small modular reactor assessments, and building energy codes.

Before joining PNNL as a mechanical engineer in the Nuclear Sciences Division, Mr. Berglin worked at AREVA (formerly Cogema), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and Westinghouse Hanford Company (Hanford Site).

• Mechanical Design - Develop concepts/functions/requirements, design/selection of components, system integration (electrical, civil, codes and regulations), fabrication oversight, operational proof testing, and providing complete documentation packages;
• Testing - Develop test programs and plan, design, execute, and report testing for technologies and systems;
• Technology & System Evaluations - Develop evaluation criteria, identify present technology status, evaluate technology and systems, and provide recommendations;
• Information Mining - Define requirements, identify sources, collect information, analyze/compile data, and report results;
• Website Development - Analyze needs, develop structure, design interfaces, coordinate with clients/users, obtain approvals, manage content and operations;
• Project Management and Planning - Form teams and relationships, develop budgets and schedules, oversight & status reporting, and manage project changes.

• Accelerated Testing
• Accident Investigation
• Mechanical Engineering

• BS, Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University

Selected publications. Find all of Mr. Berglin’s PNNL publications and reports here.

2025

• Berglin E.J., J.C. Tucker, P.P. Schonewill, C.W. Enderlin, K.R. DeSomber, C.P. Carr, and J.E. Serkowski, et al. 2025. Self-Lubricating Bushing Testing for John Day Dam Kaplan Turbine Replacement. PNNL-37577. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Self-Lubricating Bushing Testing for John Day Dam Kaplan Turbine Replacement

2016

• Hatchell, B. K., M. W. Rinker, E. J. Berglin, and K. M. Airhart. 2016. Alternate Retrieval A-105 Application Assessment Report. PNNL-26037. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. Alternate Retrieval A-105 Application Assessment Report

2013

• Meyer, R. M., P. Ramuhalli, J. B. Coble, M. R. Mitchell, D. W. Wootan, E. H. Hirt, and E. J. Berglin, et al. 2013. "Prognostics Health Management for Advanced Small Modular Reactor Passive Components." In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society (PHM 2013), October 14-17, New Orleans, Louisiana, 4, Paper No. 071. Rochester, New York:Prognostics and Health Management Society. PNNL-SA-98328.