Facility Engineer

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent health/dental/vision

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering Programs group. The role focuses on facility systems, pressure protection, B31.3 piping, steam, chill water, and ventilation, delivering high-quality projects in a radiological environment.

Responsibilities include leading capital and maintenance projects, performing calculations, and preparing technical manuals and reports while coordinating with PM and Facility teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 7+ years of experience in a commercial, industrial, or radiological environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance (US Citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Responsible Engineer for various building systems (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control, chemical and structural).
• Develop and execute Capital and Maintenance projects and support R&D initiated projects.
• Provide conventional engineering and scientific solutions to technical task objectives 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.
• Organize and accept responsibility for the accuracy of technical analysis and evaluation of results.
• Perform engineering and design calculations.
• Prepare and review technical manuals, reports and procedures.

Skills

HVAC design

Piping design

Pressure vessels

Project management

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a skilled and experienced 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 success in delivering high-quality projects.

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, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS + 7-9 yrs; MS + 6-8 yrs
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required.
• 7 or more years of experience in a commercial, industrial, or radiological environment.

For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is LegallyRequired

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.

Security Clearance Information
This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

About Us

"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.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About the Team

The Operations & Facilities (O&F) Division of SRNL provides a team focused infrastructure upgrades for nuclear and industrial facilities supporting SRNL. O&F Engineering is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1809
• Job Category Engineering and Science
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Savannah River National Laboratory
• Job Location Onsite
• Work Schedule AA: Straight Days (Mon-Fri), 9 Hours

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