Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
About The Position
This is a lead-level mechanical engineering position offering challenging opportunities and career advancement. The role leads mechanical design engineering efforts on a multidisciplinary project team, applying mechanical engineering expertise to the design and analysis of special purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. The position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in-office work. The engineer prepares and reviews calculations, mechanical systems and equipment designs, drawing-production design inputs, equipment specifications, and reports or studies. The role also involves communicating with vendors and customers, developing and monitoring budgets and schedules for single-discipline or simple-scope projects, and mentoring junior engineers.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems.
- At least 10 years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in a nuclear environment.
- Experience producing engineering designs and analyses for piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems.
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design, such as ASME B31 piping codes, the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and ASME AG-1.
- Experience with finite element analysis or advanced engineering software, such as ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation, Hourly Analysis Program, or Trace 700.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- DOE experience, commercial or Navy.
- Field engineering and construction experience.
- Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, or AutoCAD.
- Programming or scripting experience, such as Python, MATLAB, Mathcad, or advanced Excel.
- Experience with glovebox and hot cell design.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design engineering efforts on a multidisciplinary project design team.
- Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and analysis of special purpose equipment, pressure vessels, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements.
- Prepare and review complex calculations.
- Prepare and review mechanical systems and equipment designs.
- Prepare documented design input for drawing production, including P&IDs, machine layouts, and general arrangements.
- Prepare and review equipment specifications.
- Communicate with vendors through clearly written and complete specifications.
- Prepare and review reports and studies.
- Develop budgets, schedules, and project work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects, and monitor work to ensure completion within budget and on schedule.
- Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
- Mentor junior engineers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit scholarship program.
- Employee discount program.
- Corporate charitable giving program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First professional licensure bonus.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
