Job DescriptionSavannah River National Laboratory is seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Programs group. The ideal candidate will have a background in facility engineering, pressure protection, B31.3 process piping, steam, chill water, and ventilation with a proven track record of success in delivering high-quality projects.
Employee will be required to climb stairs and ladders, support work in radiological areas, and be present on field walkdowns indoors and outdoors, have the ability to develop and work to a schedule, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
ResponsibilitiesThe SRNL Engineering team provides support and works with Project Management and Facility in assessing, maintaining, upgrading and renovation of facility systems at SRNL. As an engineer in this team, you will be responsible for:
- Serving as a responsible Engineer for various building systems (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control, chemical and structural).
- Development and execution of Capital and Maintenance projects and supporting Research and Development initiated projects.
- Develop conventional Engineering and Scientific solutions to technical task objectives in a timely, cost-effective and safe manner with minimal guidance from senior professionals.
- Learn specific company/directorate systems and requirements for accomplishing tasks.
- Accept delegated technical responsibility for an Engineering program.
- Support Engineers and Scientists performing related programs.
- Lead tasks related to study, development, testing and analysis of designs, processes or procedures related to organization function.
- Organize and accept responsibility for the accuracy of technical analysis, and evaluation of results using standard techniques and procedures.
- Perform scientific, engineering and design calculations.
- Prepare and review technical manuals, reports and procedures.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- BS + 7-9 yrs; MS + 6-8 yrs
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required.
- 7 or more years of experience in a commercial, industrial, or radiological environment.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Design and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
- Design and maintenance of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
- Maintenance of ASME Pressure Vessels and B31.3 Piping systems.
- Project scope development and execution.
- NFPA Codes with emphasis on sprinkler systems and/or Life Safety Code.
- Emerson Delta V Distributed Control Systems.
- Experience in Nuclear industry including safety basis compliance.
- Experience working proficiently in CAD software programs.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to understand, follow, and implement complex instructions.
- Exceptional organizational skills, including the flexibility to handle multiple assignments for a variety of customers simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Successful candidate must have the ability to: prioritize and meet deadlines; identify opportunities to delegate or assume tasks as needed; and work both collaboratively and independently.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Solutions-oriented person who possesses strong problem-solving skills.
About the TeamThe Operations & Facilities (O&F) Division of SRNL provides a team focused infrastructure upgrades for nuclear and industrial facilities supporting SRNL. O&F Engineering is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.
