Mechanical Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

45d • $95,256 - $234,336 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Reactor Project Engineering department at Idaho National Laboratory, you’ll shape the future of national energy supply by performing mechanical design and analysis of advanced nuclear reactors and associated systems. You’ll collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers to develop designs that enable advanced nuclear reactor projects through multiple INL program sponsors. This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex, which hosts the core of the U.S. nuclear research and development capabilities with a diverse array of nuclear facilities and reactor experiment test beds. In this role you will collaborate with multiple organizations within INL and external reactor developer partners. Our team works a 4x10 schedule every Friday off.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor’s in engineering or engineering technology or other related field and 5 years experience. Master’s and 2 years experience. PhD and 2 years of experience
• Level 4: Bachelor's in engineering or engineering technology or other related field and 9 years of experience. Master's and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems to meet requirements in accordance with project documentation and relevant codes and standards for advanced nuclear reactors and associated facilities and systems.
• Review and determine adequacy of mechanical designs prepared by external organizations
• Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements.
• Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs.
• Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical systems.
• Apply national consensus codes and standards.
• Document designs to establish conformance with requirements and standards.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements.
• Provide oversight of mechanical system fabrication, installation, and construction using applicable field experience.
• Develop mechanical system requirements, perform designs, and support fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Develop systems/equipment performance calculations and develop appropriate design specifications.
• Monitor and evaluate plant systems, recommend maintenance and repair standards, and identify vendor data and spare parts.
• Support and lead new project development, including proposals and business plans.
• Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable codes.
• Maintain configuration management of the technical baseline and assigned systems.
• Mentor and train junior engineering staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level