Mechanical Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

52d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or related discipline and 10+ years in DOE nuclear facilities and/or commercial nuclear plants.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Proficiency in engineering design and manufacturing practices, including welding and joining techniques and machine design.
Familiarity with DOE Orders and Standards (e.g., DOE O 420.1C, DOE STD 1189, DOE STD-1073 2016).
Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical design drawings and apply GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5).
Experience with configuration management and engineering change control processes in a nuclear environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoPIPE and finite element analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering expertise to support HFIR operations.
Prepare engineering designs for new installations and for replacement or upgrade of HFIR structures, systems, and components (SSCs).
Perform calculations and analyses to support design basis and requirements.
Apply relevant codes and standards, including ASTM, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31 piping codes, NQA-1, AWS, etc.
Support development of reactor core component replacement plans.
Prepare design specifications and define acceptance criteria for component upgrades.
Update material specifications and provide technical support for material procurement.
Implement modifications in accordance with RRD configuration control processes.