Mechanical Engineer

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in South Carolina is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong data analysis skills and hands-on experience in gas handling. The role involves overseeing surveillance operations and continuous improvement of laboratory systems. Candidates must hold a BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with relevant experience and be able to obtain security clearance. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years relevant experience with a BS degree.
• 5-7 years relevant experience with an MS degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveillance operations for reservoir systems.
• Continuous improvement of surveillance functions.
• Technical reporting of GTS surveillance.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory support

Hands-on experience in gas handling

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Visual basic

Proficient in process tracking and trending

Education

BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

MS in relevant field

Tools

Labware LIMS

OriginPro

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Job Description

SRNL's Weapons Production Technology Division is seeking an experienced, career-level Engineer to support Reservoir Surveillance Operations for the Reservoir Systems Laboratory group.

Responsibilities

The position is responsible for the oversight of surveillance operations, continuous improvement of surveillance functions to maintain highly capable and robust laboratory and test systems and the technical reporting of Gas Transfer System (GTS) surveillance per Design Agency requirements.

Tasks Will Include

• Data analysis
• Laboratory support
• Calculation development
• Technical report writing and general engineering expertise.
• Hands-on experience in gas handling, vacuum systems is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or other closely related engineering or science fields with 7-9 yrs relevant experience
• MS + 5-7 yrs relevant experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance, for which US Citizenship is legally required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in support of tritium production and experience in database management
• Proficient in Excel, Visual basic, Labware LIMS, OriginPro, process tracking and trending, and statistical uncertainty calculations.

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-Contributory 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% (3 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

Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Research Services