Mechanical Engineer Level 2/3
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Reactor Project Engineering team at the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). The role applies systems engineering principles to the design, development, testing, verification, and integration of complex systems and components across reactor and facility projects. The engineer will analyze engineering plans and proposals, define operational objectives and requirements, evaluate design alternatives, and identify opportunities to integrate technologies and develop new solutions. The position also serves as a technical authority and cross-project resource for requirements management, configuration control, and systems documentation, coordinating with other organizations to communicate design requirements and resolve integration issues. The work includes managing requirements and technical documents throughout project lifecycles; developing systems models, risk assessments, and decision-making tools; creating system architecture and design artifacts; supporting technical reviews and comment resolution; and coordinating technical guidance across engineering disciplines. The role uses digital engineering and AI-assisted tools for requirements management, design review, document generation, and traceability. Work is based at MFC in an office and laboratory environment, with a 4x10 schedule and Fridays off. The position is posted at Level 2 or Level 3, with placement based on experience and skills. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another related technical discipline, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in mechanical engineering or another related degree, with 0 years of relevant experience. The degree must be in a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another related technical discipline, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in mechanical engineering or another related degree, with 2 years of relevant experience. The degree must be in a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including operating job-related equipment and driving a vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Apply systems engineering principles to design processes, including requirements development, decomposition, verification, and traceability throughout project and system lifecycles.
- Develop, implement, and integrate systems engineering principles, including systems and organizational integration, road mapping, and testing.
- Use digital engineering tools, including requirements management, product lifecycle management, and collaborative review platforms, on assigned projects.
- Create, revise, and manage configuration baselines for System Design Descriptions, Functional and Operational Requirements, Concepts of Operations, and Code of Record documents.
- Reconcile discrepancies among requirements databases, document control systems, and source documents, maintaining synchronization and traceability.
- Develop and apply macros, scripts, and database tools to automate document generation, formatting, difference reporting, and requirements management.
- Support risk analysis and reliability models, and incorporate relevant data sources into risk assessments.
- Develop and apply AI-assisted digital engineering workflows for completeness checks, design reviews, and comparison of requirements with design output; evaluate and recommend AI tools.
- Support development of concepts of operations and identify high-level functions and detailed requirements.
- Develop and implement graded systems engineering approaches and processes to meet program and customer needs.
- Draft, edit, and maintain technical specifications, requirements documents, and safety-basis documentation in alignment with applicable orders, standards, codes, and regulations.
- Create and interpret system architecture artifacts, interface definitions, digital thread documentation, and 3D models to communicate system design and boundaries.
- Author or co-author engineering specifications and own documents through change requests, comment resolution, and release readiness.
- Develop control system concepts, instrumentation diagrams, P&ID diagrams, and related technical design artifacts.
- Create and administer technical document reviews, coordinate reviewer input, and resolve comments across multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Identify viable systems and decision-making alternatives for engineering challenges.
- Develop systems models and decision-making tools to support informed, efficient, effective, and defensible customer decisions.
- Support and mentor colleagues in technical writing and professional development.
- Ensure activities comply with DOE orders and Federal, State, and Local regulations.
- Coordinate and provide technical guidance across instrumentation and controls, networking, mechanical, safety engineering, and document control disciplines.
- Mentor junior staff on tool usage, documentation practices, and systems engineering methodology.
- Perform other duties assigned by the department manager or lead engineer.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program tuition assistance for eligible positions
- Comprehensive relocation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
