Mechanical Design Engineer III – Nuclear Systems

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT's Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin, Tennessee, is seeking an Engineer 3 to perform independent evaluations, devise new approaches, and contribute to project design and testing under supervision.

You will prepare written reports and technical documents, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with contract requirements while maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates situations, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgement in making minor modifications.
• Assignments have a clear objective and require planning and investigation of limited number of possible solutions.
• Work is reviewed for application of sound judgement and compliance with contract technical requirements and meet Engineeringpolicies and procedures.
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Little to no assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for sound professional judgement.
• Performs work independently which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, structures or equipment rarely with precedents.
• Prepare written reports, drawings/sketches, technical documents (Technical Basis, Change Requests, Equivalencies, Set Points, etc.).
• Designs and conducts tests or experiments, evaluate and correlate data, organize and plan work.
• Applies understanding of manufacturing technology, technical process specifications, Engineering policies and procedures, QC procedures, department goals, customer needs and contract requirements.
• Develops ability to interpret technical specifications, conduct meetings, deal with customer, vendor, and other department representatives, prepare time and cost estimates.
• Work as part of team that creates and manages the Knowledge Management Program.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

DOE security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

BWXT's Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin, Tennessee, is seeking an Engineer 3 to perform independent evaluations, devise new approaches, and contribute to project design and testing under supervision.

You will prepare written reports and technical documents, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with contract requirements while maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast paced environment.