Senior Process Engineer Energy

AtkinsRéalis • Oak Ridge, TN

4d • Remote

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a remote position based out of its Oak Ridge, Tennessee office. This senior engineering professional analyzes, develops, and improves industrial processes and supports the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems for nuclear and commercial projects. The role applies engineering principles to chemical engineering systems such as reaction vessels, filtration systems, ion-exchange skids, and piping and vessel systems, and involves selecting commercially available equipment.

The engineer performs engineering calculations and may conduct experiments and tests to support design documents and plant modifications. The role works within multidisciplinary, project-based teams to integrate designs, apply relevant codes and standards, and meet project, safety, regulatory, and licensing requirements. The engineer also reviews design work, supports junior colleagues as needed, manages assigned schedules, and recommends improvements to equipment, concepts, and techniques. The role operates with a high degree of independence and may include other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in process systems design.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Eligibility to work under 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the nuclear industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and improve industrial processes.
• Support the design and analysis of mechanical components and system designs for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Collaborate with production teams, quality control, and other engineers to ensure processes operate efficiently and meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Design chemical engineering systems, including reaction vessels, filtration systems, ion-exchange skids, and piping and vessel systems.
• Select commercially available equipment, potentially including pumps, valves, pipe fittings, in-line components, and filtration systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, including mass and energy balances, pressure profiles, and pipe, pump, and vessel sizing, to document compliance with project and code requirements.
• Run experiments and tests as needed to support design documents and plant modifications.
• Apply relevant national codes and standards, design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures, and site design, safety, and licensing bases when preparing design media.
• Work on multidisciplinary project teams and ensure design integration across disciplines.
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues and conduct quality reviews of their work when needed.
• Check and review design media for accuracy in accordance with company policies, procedures, and client expectations.
• Meet assigned schedules while ensuring work is accurate, complete, and timely, and initiate corrective measures to address delays.
• Recommend equipment, concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws, or respond to changes in client requirements, codes, or regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, depending on employment status.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, depending on employment status.
• Employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Paid Time Off and leave-of-absence options, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options, depending on employment status.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs, depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program and voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

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