Mechanical Design Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Savannah River Site from our Aiken, SC location. The role focuses on mechanical calculations, piping design, equipment specs, and field troubleshooting for industrial facilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating with process, structural, electrical, and radiological engineers, evaluating design viability, and supporting procurement and system turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with mechanical system design in industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of piping and equipment design practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical calculations, equipment specs, piping inputs, and installation packages.
• Support modifications to process equipment, piping systems, mechanical supports, and maintenance access features.
• Evaluate pressure boundaries, equipment replacement requirements, material compatibility, and reliability impacts.
• Coordinate with process, structural, electrical, and radiological engineering on system interfaces.
• Support equipment selection, procurement inputs, installation support, and system turnover.
• Participate in field troubleshooting and mechanical design resolution.

Skills

Pumps

Valves

Tanks

Heat exchangers

Piping design

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Mechanical Design Engineer-

Duties

• Prepare mechanical calculations, equipment specifications, piping design inputs, and installation packages.
• Support modifications to process equipment, piping systems, mechanical supports, and maintenance access features.
• Evaluate pressure boundaries, equipment replacement requirements, material compatibility, and reliability impacts.
• Coordinate with process, structural, electrical, and radiological engineering on system interfaces.
• Support equipment selection, procurement inputs, installation support, and system turnover.
• Participate in field troubleshooting and mechanical design resolution.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with mechanical system design in industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of piping and equipment design practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pumps, valves, tanks, filters, and heat exchangers in process plants.
• Familiarity with highly regulated or hazardous operating environments.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

• In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.
• We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.