Specialty Mechanical Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

86d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a Specialty Mechanical Engineer to support clients at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The role is part of the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization and focuses on creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment, such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high-vacuum systems, and metal casting and machining equipment. The position is fully onsite and requires a commitment of 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, with core working hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is full-time, and no travel is expected.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience designing and specifying custom mechanical equipment.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must successfully complete drug screening.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with designers to develop build-to-print design packages for custom, specialty equipment.
Develop procurement documents, including equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets.
Perform machine-design calculations and analyses, including finite element, structural and seismic, ergonomic, kinematic, and heat-transfer analyses.
Perform other duties as assigned.