Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Domeng; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Domeng in Reston, Virginia is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and test custom electromechanical hardware for nuclear power customers. This role emphasizes project ownership from concept through acceptance testing, incorporating strict safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of engineering experience, with the ability to collaborate effectively and travel occasionally for fieldwork. The position offers a hybrid work model with varied responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience designing and building tooling for industrial applications.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test custom electromechanical hardware.
• Translate problem statements into physical systems.
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).

Skills

Electromechanical engineering fundamentals

Project execution

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NEC Code Compliance

Job description

Job Type Hybrid Remote (25% in-office or on travel)

Position Description

As an Electro-Mechanical Engineer, you will design, build, and test custom electromechanical hardware for nuclear power customers, owning projects from concept through procurement, assembly, and acceptance testing while meeting strict safety and quality standards. The position blends electrical panel and mechanical system design, hands‑on testing, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The Products and Technology Division is the central resource within Dominion Engineering, Inc., an Allied Power division, that deploys custom hardware for nuclear power customers. Engineers within the Products and Technology Group execute the required tasks to conceive, design, procure, assemble, and test custom fabricated components. Engineers within the group take ownership of dedicated project(s) to ensure all aspects of hardware design and deployment are executed in accordance with contract requirements and to a level commensurate with the quality the Dominion customer base is used to experiencing.

Project assignments will be coordinated between individual Project Coordinators, the Director of Project Operations to balance staff development needs, the needs of specific projects, and prioritization of needs across projects.

This position requires strict adherence to nuclear industry principles, including but not limited to:

• Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety
• Verbatim compliance with written work instructions and procedures
• Fitness for Duty – Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace
• Use of Human Performance Tools

Reports to: Director of Operations – Products and Technology Division

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate the ability to translate a problem statement into a physical system, delivered on time and within budget.
• Design electrical panels for control of mechanical systems, including generation of assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and plumbing and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). Execute equipment design activities with respect to component selection, sizing, and NEC Code Compliance.
• Complete standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment (e.g., transformer sizing, circuit breaker sizing, enclosure cooling, cable tray fill).
• Work with dedicated Design Engineers to finalize CAD, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings.
• Understand and evaluate capabilities, strengths, and compromises for common electromechanical components (e.g., pumps, instrumentation, PLCs, etc.). Understand functional requirements of the equipment/system and select components/vendors based on technical evaluations.
• Research, read, and interpret manufacturer directions, diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, and manuals to incorporate technical details into design documentation, completing assigned projects in an effective, efficient manner.
• Demonstrate competence in core electro‑mechanical engineering fundamentals as required to document the proposed component design will satisfy the acceptance criteria for use, including:
  • Electrical load calculations
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and/or Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures to confirm the hardware prototype satisfies the functional design requirements of a customer contract.
• Support equipment assembly and testing activities, including: assembly of prototype materials to design drawings, set up for and execution of factory acceptance testing, troubleshooting equipment operational challenges.
• Demonstrate experience in all aspects of project execution, from conceptualization through final design, procurement, technical documentation, assembly, and testing.

Additional Functions:

Subject to company and project needs, the Electro-Mechanical Engineer may be called on to perform other functions suited to his/her expertise, including but not limited to:

• Acting as an Individual Contributor on projects unrelated to his/her primary project (e.g., writing procedures, operating instructions, generating figures, etc.).
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time (e.g., for field implementation of products).
• Supporting internal business initiatives.
• Strong electro-mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with UL508A panel design.
• Familiarity with drafting standards for PIDs and wiring schematics.
• Ability to identify process gaps and propose/develop improvements on a continuing basis.
• Ability to articulate technical ideas and abstract concepts with clear written and verbal communication.
• Preferred: Comprehensive understanding of nuclear work environment and the unique design challenges/requirements thereof.
• Preferred: Drafting experience in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work at a desk/computer. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to navigate industrial environments while wearing PPE, including climbing over and around obstacles, and up and down stairs or ladders. The employee must occasionally work at heights (up to approximately 30 feet above the floor) without experiencing vertigo. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education, Experience, Certification and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience and a minimum 3 years of engineering experience
• Experience designing and building tooling and equipment for industrial applications (minimum 3 years)