Mechanical Engineer, Intermediate

Overview

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a skilled 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 delivering high-quality projects. The 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, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The SRNL Engineering team provides support and works with Project Management and Facility in assessing, maintaining, upgrading and renovation of facility systems  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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS + 4-6 yrs; MS + 3-5 yrs. Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required.
• 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.

We put science to work!

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

• Benefits vary based upon employment status
• Highly competitive…