Mechanical Engineer (3927)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation & PublicH

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN to support waste treatment operations at Y-12. The role emphasizes equipment performance, process reliability, and safe, compliant engineering in a nuclear environment.

Collaboration with operations, maintenance, project management, and client representatives will drive issue resolution, technical documentation, and action plans that uphold quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0–4 years of experience providing technical and management support in a chemical or nuclear industry.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for waste treatment operations and related activities at Y-12.
• Support maintenance, installation, repair, and performance evaluation of treatment equipment.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel to manage treatment processes.
• Develop recommendations and support corrective actions for equipment and process performance.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and project deliverables.
• Promote safety, quality, environmental, and security compliance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client's success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will provide technical and management support for Navarro's waste contract at Y-12. This position will support engineering activities associated with waste treatment operations, equipment performance, process reliability, and technical problem resolution in a chemical or nuclear industry environment. The engineer will work with project, operations, maintenance, and client personnel to help ensure treatment processes and supporting systems are managed safely, effectively with standard code and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for waste treatment operations and related technical activities at Y-12.
• Support the maintenance, installation, repair, and performance evaluation of equipment used in treatment processes.
• Assist with managing treatment processes in a chemical or nuclear industry environment, including coordination with operations and maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate technical issues, develop practical recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions related to equipment, systems, and process performance.
• Provide technical and management support to project leadership, including coordination of engineering priorities, field support needs, and contract deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and support technical documentation, engineering evaluations, work planning inputs, and process-related reports as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture by supporting work activities that align with quality, safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, maintenance, project management, and client representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 0 to 4 years of experience providing technical and management support in a chemical or nuclear industry.
• Demonstrated ability to support engineered systems, equipment-related technical issues, and treatment process activities in a regulated operating environment.
• Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, project management, and client personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and support technical documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment and managing treatment processes in a chemical or nuclear industry.
• Graduation from an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Experience supporting waste treatment, waste management, nuclear facility operations, chemical processing, or related industrial systems.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability