Early Career Mechanical Process Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

5d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Process Engineer to join its Advanced Solutions Group. The position may be based in Tullahoma, Tennessee; Farmington Hills, Michigan; or Greenville, South Carolina. The group designs, constructs, and operates specialized research and development facilities for industries including nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace. The engineer will work on multiple projects as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping deliver client projects within scope, budget, and schedule. Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, the engineer will develop process system designs for research and test facilities; analyze design features and requirements using sound engineering principles; prepare technical reports, presentations, calculations, specifications, and engineering drawing support; and coordinate with clients, project teams, and other engineering disciplines. Design work includes piping and ducting systems and components, high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic systems, high-temperature and steam systems, refrigeration, vacuum and fuel systems, and specialty HVAC systems. The role is primarily performed in an office, though field work may involve climbing test stands and working around machinery. Travel may be required for design reviews, factory acceptance testing, construction support, and onsite startup and commissioning.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work successfully in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills.
High ethical standards and a strong commitment to self-development, teamwork, and work.
Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets.
Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Knowledge of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible fluid flow, thermal sciences, and process systems.

Nice To Haves

FE/EIT certification.
Prior process system design experience.
Experience designing and/or maintaining mechanical process systems.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoPipe, Caesar II, Mathcad, Creo, and AFT.
Previous DOE nuclear, DoD, NASA, or test facility experience.

Responsibilities

Work on project teams to develop process system designs for research and test facilities.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work under the direction of a Senior Engineer, selecting and adapting appropriate engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Analyze design features and project requirements using sound engineering principles and best practices.
Develop technical reports and presentations for project management teams and clients.
Collaborate with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
Size and specify piping and ducting systems and components, including compressors, pumps, fans, valves, flow measurement devices, and fluid conditioning equipment.
Design high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems; high-temperature systems including steam; refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems; and specialty HVAC systems and components.
Support the Project Manager and Senior Engineer in ongoing design and engineering efforts.
Participate in internal and external meetings and design reviews with project team members and clients.
Gather information, interview stakeholders, conduct studies, perform calculations, and prepare preliminary layouts and sketches as needed.
Develop engineering calculations and specifications and support the creation of engineering drawings.
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to meet project budgets, schedules, and performance objectives while maintaining high-quality standards.
Travel as needed to support design reviews, factory acceptance testing, construction activities, startup, and commissioning.