Mechanical Designer

Bechtel; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support NS&E projects, including government work with DOD/DOE. Responsibilities cover design development of piping, plumbing, HVAC, and related systems, ensuring adherence to procedures, codes, and contract requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and a proactive approach to innovative designs, with work based in Knoxville and flexibility for part-time telework.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university with 1–2 years of related experience or 5–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with design/drafting tools is required.
• Experience in a project team environment and quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2-D CAD P&IDs based on sketches and marked-up prints.
• Review drawings to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and ensure data integrity.
• Manage schedule requirements while maintaining quality.
• Apply industry codes, standards, and QA guidelines.
• Complete quality tasks within budget and schedule.
• Support Bechtel Quality Culture in daily activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

PDS2D

PDS3D

Smartplant P&ID

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Knoxville, TN

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Project Overview:

The Knoxville Engineering Office is the engineering execution center for Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security, & Environmental business line, providing engineering design development and support to multiple large complex projects. Projects executed out of this office are primarily large government works throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Mechanical Designer who will work on various projects as part of the NS&E execution center team. The projects that will be assigned involve government work throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

In this position, the designer will support design development of engineering design drawings and data mechanical systems including process-related, plumbing, fire protection, diesel, and HVAC systems in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

This role will be based in Knoxville, TN.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare 2-D CAD intelligent Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) based on sketches and marked‑up prints.

• Review drawings and documents prepared by others to ensure incorporation of drafting standards, procedures, discipline standards, and other national standards, as required.

• Identify and recommend solutions to conflicts in the design and mark‑ups.

• Responsible for data integrity of components list.

• Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product.

• Apply knowledge of industry, and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.

• Complete quality engineering task assignments within budget and on schedule.

• Support and implement the Bechtel Quality Culture in day‑to‑day work activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college with one (1) to two (2) years of progressive related professional work experience OR five (5) to six (6) years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software.

• Prior experience with industry-wide design/drafting tools such as AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, PDS2D, PDS3D, Smartplant P&ID and their component databases.

• Experience working in a project team environment to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.

• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME NQA-1, or AS9100D.

• [Preferred] Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.

• [Preferred] Prior experience working in an execution center environment and demonstrated flexibility in work assignments.

• [Preferred] Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.

• [Preferred] Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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