Specialty Mechanical Engineer, Level IV

Akima, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking a Specialty Mechanical Engineer to support the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas. This role involves providing engineering, professional, technical, and administrative support. The successful candidate will be an employee of AIS, a government contractor focused on supporting Y-12's mission of ensuring a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent. While employed by AIS, the day-to-day direction will come from Y-12 staff. AIS handles pay, benefits, and HR functions. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 18 years old, and able to meet pre-employment requirements, including physicals, drug screens, and background investigations for Department of Energy clearance. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding; work cannot begin until funding is confirmed.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years' experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.
15-20 years of total experience
Must possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
Active DOE Q clearance or ability to get one is required.
Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment)
Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards
Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment
Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.
Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts
Producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages including fabrication drawings, fabrication specifications, procurement documents, calculations, etc.
Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc.
Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment
Development of procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets
Performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations)