Mechanical Process Engineer

Overview

Hukari Ascendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title:
Mechanical Process Design Engineer

Duration: 12 Months or More with Possible Extensions

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
• Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
• Primary responsibilities include:
• Engineering analysis, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to:
• Process Flow;
  Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams;
  System Descriptions;
  Mechanical Equipment Lists;
  Mechanical Equipment Sizing;
  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; and Vendor Document Reviews.
• Engineering services shall be provided using processes and procedures.

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience.
• MS with 8+ years’ experience.
• BS with 10+ years’ experience or more. BS Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Preferred)
• The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry. The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities. Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience creating and revising documentation in one or more of the following areas:
  Process Flow;
  Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams;
  System Descriptions;
  Mechanical Equipment Lists;
  Mechanical Equipment Sizing;
  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; and Vendor Document Reviews.

Hukari Ascendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with Hukari Ascendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at

Hukari Ascendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

Hukari Ascendent maintains a drug-free workplace.