Mechanical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers in the design of an innovative advanced reactor.

• Design and assess mechanical systems related to advanced reactor structures, systems, and components.

• Assist in the completion, implementation, and verification of engineering projects.

• Create reactor vessels that comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, taking into account high-temperature creep and fatigue factors.

• Design and assess high-temperature gaskets, seals, bolting, and associated mechanical components.

• Design and document electromechanical devices, including control rod and control drum drive mechanisms.

• Prepare and maintain regulated engineering models, drawings, specifications, calculations, and design descriptions.

• Ensure designs meet established requirements and adhere to applicable codes and standards.

• Convert project objectives into regulated design requirements using a systems-engineering methodology.

• Utilize digital engineering tools to monitor design requirements, interfaces, and technical parameters.

• Develop designs and confirm they meet defined requirements through recognized engineering methods and best practices.

• Set testing, inspection, and quality standards.

• Verify that fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement activities align with approved designs.

• Develop and maintain technical baselines and configuration management for assigned systems.

• Ensure uniformity across engineering and operational documents.

• Define experiment requirements and create conceptual and final designs in collaboration with designers, customers, engineers, and analysts.

• Assist with fabrication, inspection, experiment assembly, installation, and testing.

• Support integrated engineering analyses to demonstrate compliance with facility safety bases.

• Conduct design, fabrication, and related engineering tasks that support reactor operations and experimentation.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lead Reactor Project Engineer or Engineering Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program, plus a minimum of eight years of pertinent professional experience; or a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, plus at least six years of relevant professional experience.

• Familiarity with mechanical system design and evaluation.

• Understanding of the ASME B31 series and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

• Proficiency in engineering design techniques, tools, and principles necessary for creating technical plans, drawings, blueprints, models, specifications, and calculations.

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles involving heat transfer, fluid dynamics, gas flow, material behavior, and system dynamics.

• Awareness of engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for designing and producing mechanical systems and components.

• Capacity to apply established engineering principles and requirements to complex technical challenges.

• Ability to analyze data from various sources and formulate technically sound conclusions.

• Skill in identifying existing or potential design, fabrication, and operational issues.

• Proficient in communicating technical information clearly through both written documentation and oral presentations.

• Capable of working independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and technical documentation skills.

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities while adhering to project timelines and quality standards.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment screening, including a drug and breath alcohol test, and a Motor Vehicle Record check.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

• Must be willing to travel to the Materials and Fuels Complex as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with a company match.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Holiday pay.