Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Specialist

Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Specialist

Location:

Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX

Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Specialist

Career Level:

Senior Specialist

Organization: Projects Engineering )

Job Specialty:
Core Engineering

As a design engineer, the candidate will be responsible for developing high‑quality detailed design packages, providing engineering procurement and field‑technical support to implement those designs, and providing expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant systems. In this senior role, the candidate will also mentor early‑career engineers and provide reviews and input into their designs.

Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost‑estimating bills of material, man‑hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and title II engineering deliverables including construction specifications, drawings, and equipment specifications.

Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi‑discipline task, and will routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers. Design engineers routinely perform walk‑downs in existing plant facilities to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.

The mechanical piping/heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer shall be responsible for interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments and engineering design for process piping, utility piping systems, high‑efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, exhaust systems, dehumidification, and air conditioning in support of nuclear and non‑nuclear projects at Pantex.

A strong candidate should have experience with design in systems such as potable water and fire‑protection supply systems, gases, acid and caustic fluids, brines, cryogenics, steam and condensate, hot and chilled water systems, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, vacuum systems, and the basic installation of mechanical HVAC equipment. Additional experience in performing computer hydraulic (steady‑state and transient) analysis, computer pipe stress analysis, and support selection/design is desired.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (U.S. or Canadian or Mexican equivalent) with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA and at least 7 years relevant experience.
• OR a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA and at least 5 years relevant experience.
• OR a PhD in mechanical engineering with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• There is a minimum GPA requirement up to 4 years post‑graduation at the time of offer, confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience supersedes GPA as a requirement for hire.

• Applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job‑related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience can be satisfied following employment, and in the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.

• A Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Demonstrated technical capabilities, leadership, and work ethic
• Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
• Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
• Good written and oral…