Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to support our Engineering Programs group with a focus on facility systems, pressure protection, B31.3 piping, steam, chill water, and ventilation. The role requires field presence and coordination across multiple projects in a radiological environment.

Ideal candidates will have ABET‑accredited engineering degrees and 7+ years in relevant settings, with strong communication and teamwork skills to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited university required.
• 7+ years in commercial, industrial, or radiological environment preferred.
• US Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a responsible Engineer for building systems (mechanical, electrical, I&C, chemical, structural).
• Develop and execute Capital and Maintenance projects and support R&D initiatives.
• Provide engineering solutions with guidance from senior staff and ensure safety and compliance.
• Lead studies, development, testing, and analysis of designs and processes.
• Prepare technical manuals, reports, and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Piping design

HVAC systems

ASME vessels

Radiological environment

Education

B.S. in Engineering

ABET-accredited

Tools

CAD software

Emerson Delta V DCS

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.

"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.

*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.

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.