Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Job DescriptionProvide essential technical knowledge and perform engineering work as described below. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering assignment of intermediate complexity.Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements Develop and review specifications and design criteriaPerform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexityCoordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and proceduresExecute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselinesEstablish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecastsProvide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittalsProvide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes Other duties as assignedBasic Job RequirementsBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum five (5) years of work- related experienceWorking knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standardsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standardsAbility to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelinesAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programsExperience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projectsProficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environmentDiscipline Specific Job RequirementsAbility to prepare and review calculations and specifications for equipment in support of Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) developmentDemonstrated design experience in areas such as mechanical systems and equipment design and specificationDemonstrated proficiency with 2D CADD applications such as Bentley MicroStation and AutodeskAutoCAD Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure vessels, pumps and compressors, or packaged equipment Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design casesProvide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process Participate in material selection for equipmentDevelop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawingsParticipate in supplier / contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and/or award meetingsRepresent Mechanical in model reviews and closely monitor 3D equipment modeling activitiesProvide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment Provide consultation and/or on-site assistance for the installation, commissioning, and/or startup of equipmentPreferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer license Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1 Practical field experience EPC project experience for the following industries:U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology Intermediate knowledge of:Equipment specification development Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) requirements for packaged equipmentDesign of mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioningMechanical equipment in one or more of the following specialties: rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, or metallurgy and welding

Created: 2026-05-09