Mechanical Process Design Engineer

The Mechanical Process Design Engineer will provide senior-level design engineering support for complex nuclear facility and process-system projects at the Savannah River Site. This position requires an experienced engineer capable of independently resolving complex technical problems, leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts, developing design deliverables, and applying advanced engineering principles to nuclear and chemical process systems. The selected candidate will support engineering activities using established Savannah River Nuclear Solutions processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform complex mechanical and process engineering analysis and design development; Develop, review, revise, and approve engineering design deliverables; Lead technical efforts involving complicated requirements, specialized materials, unique processes, and multidisciplinary coordination; Develop engineering solutions for nuclear and chemical process systems; Perform equipment sizing, system evaluations, failure analyses, and accident analyses; Prepare and revise process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams; Develop system descriptions, mechanical equipment lists, and equipment specifications; Prepare pipe and valve specifications; Perform or support finite element analysis and ASME Code evaluations; Perform pipe stress analysis and mechanical integrity evaluations; Support material handling, fire protection, and HVAC system design; Review vendor drawings, calculations, specifications, and other technical submittals; Lead task teams assigned to resolve complex technical problems; Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for major technical assignments; Monitor engineering progress, expenditures, schedules, and quality; Coordinate with project management, operations, construction, procurement, quality assurance, and other engineering disciplines; Communicate technical results through reports, presentations, calculations, and engineering documents; Provide technical leadership and guidance to less-experienced engineers; Perform weekly field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and support engineering design activities

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of mechanical or chemical process design experience within the nuclear or chemical process industry; Minimum of 10 years of experience working at one or more Department of Energy facilities; Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of these disciplines; Demonstrated experience producing and revising complex mechanical and process engineering design documents; Meet one of: PhD in an applicable engineering discipline with approximately 10 years of relevant experience, Master's degree in an applicable engineering discipline with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with approximately 15 years of relevant experience; Demonstrated experience creating, reviewing, or revising documentation in one or more of: process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, system descriptions, mechanical equipment lists, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, pipe and valve specifications, failure analysis, accident analysis, finite element analysis, ASME Code design and evaluation, pipe stress analysis, material handling design, fire protection design, HVAC design, vendor document reviews; U.S. Citizenship required; Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance; Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns including walking more than one-half mile, working around active construction operations, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, entering industrial and controlled-access areas, and wearing required protective clothing and safety equipment

Nice to have

Previous Savannah River Site design engineering experience; Working knowledge of SRNS engineering and design processes and procedures; Experience supporting nuclear facility modifications and capital projects; Current Professional Engineer registration; Active DOE L or Q clearance, or DOE clearance held within the previous two years; Experience preparing technical publications, engineering reports, or professional society presentations

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Professional support; Opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals in the DOE complex