Mechanical Principal Design Engineer

Longenecker & Associates•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work in Greenville, SC. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering assignment of intermediate complexity. Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of Develop and review specifications and design criteria, Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity, Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures, Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines, Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes, Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes (including DOE orders).
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Experience providing EPC services on large industrial projects.
3D modeling and 2D CADD experience.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements.
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
Demonstrated proficiency in reading and working with P&IDs.
Demonstrated design experience in areas such as mechanical systems and equipment design and specification.
Demonstrated proficiency with 2D CADD applications such as Bentley MicroStation and Autodesk AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.
Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1.
Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.
Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects.
Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out.
Practical field experience.
EPC project experience for the following industries: U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency, Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program, Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology.
Intermediate knowledge of: Instrumentation and Control (I&C) specifications for equipment.
Finite element analysis.
Design of mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioning.
Mechanical equipment in one or more of the following specialties: rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, or metallurgy and welding.

Responsibilities

Provide essential technical knowledge and perform engineering work.
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems.
Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity.
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals.
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.
Prepare and review calculations and specifications for equipment in support of Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development.
Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure vessels, pumps and compressors, or packaged equipment.
Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design cases.
Provide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process.
Participate in material selection for equipment.
Develop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawings.
Participate in supplier / contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and/or award meetings.
Represent Mechanical in model reviews and closely monitor mechanical equipment layout.
Provide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment.
Provide consultation and/or on-site assistance for the installation, commissioning, and/or startup of equipment.