Early Career Specialty Mechanical Engineer

Amentum•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in the design, construction, and operation of nuclear facilities for government agencies and private sector customers. We leverage our deep nuclear domain experience, including $285B in managed nuclear scope for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and private clients, to provide lifecycle services across all nuclear market sectors around the globe. Our Oak Ridge Nuclear Center of Excellence (NCoE) is a strategic hub for our nuclear DB expertise within the U.S. and collaboration with Amentum’s nuclear design centers in Denver, CO and international locations. Our Oak Ridge NCoE has a staff of more than 900 and provides full nuclear facility delivery services from program and project management, permitting, nuclear and industrial safety, engineering design, construction / construction management, commissioning, startup of operations, and operational support services. Our portfolio of mega design projects in Oak Ridge consists of the Spallation Neutron Source, and Y-12’s Uranium Processing Facility and Lithium Processing Facility. Our Oak Ridge NCoE builds on our Oak Ridge site history that dates back to 1944 and the Manhattan Project. Amentum’s heritage company, H.K. Ferguson Co., designed and built a low uranium enrichment facility that produced feedstock for the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant during 1944-1946. In the 1950s and 1960s, H.K. Ferguson Co. constructed three Oak Ridge reactors – Isotope Production Reactor, Experimental Gas-Cooled Reactor, and High-Flux Isotope Reactor. Our Oak Ridge presence continues today. Since 1990 we have continuously led major DOE prime contracts at Oak Ridge, including the two most recent UCOR contracts which provide reach-back support to our NCoE with 2,400 nuclear-skilled available resources. Our current Oak Ridge experience brings demonstrated capabilities and experience: DOE’s owner representative for delivery of DOE prime contracts and capital asset projects Nuclear facility design / construction knowledge gained from real-world mega projects and informed by a decommissioning and demolition perspective with insights for consideration during design of a new facility Commitment to delivery excellence as demonstrated by earned value management system performance indices, worker safety metrics, and a strong environmental compliance record Excellent relationships with environmental regulators and a thorough understanding of the state of Tennessee’s RCRA program and nuclear facility operating permit requirements Strong relationships with union management and demonstrated ability to secure their commitment to meet stretch construction schedules within a highly competitive labor market Outstanding relationships with politicians and other stakeholders and the community at large.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering BS Degree from an accredited university
A general understanding of machine design
A general understanding of machine drawings
U.S. Citizenship required. No dual citizens.
Valid driver's license is required.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Must be familiar with and comfortable working in a team environment.
Appropriate grooming and dress code acceptable for a customer environment is necessary.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required.
Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check.

Nice To Haves

Intern or related working experience is preferred.
Strong communication skills.
Exhibit integrity and the highest quality in all activities
Self-motivated, team-focused professional
Self-starter with the ability to learn new calculation and analysis software
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Assisting in the development of Machine Drawings (ASME Y14.5)
Assisting in the development of Material Specifications
Assisting in the development of Equipment Specifications
Assisting in the development of Stress Analysis calculations
Assisting in the development of Material Handling mechanical specifications for conveyors, hoists, cranes, lifts, dolly’s, etc.
Assisting in the development of Remote Handling equipment design/specifications for pick and place robots, gantries, end effectors, etc.
Assisting in the development of Containment design utilizing gloveboxes, hoods, hot cells, etc.
General oversight of the system design for compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specific customer requirements.
Field Inspections and walkdowns of existing mechanical systems