Senior Mechanical Engineer

AVANTech, LLC; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Insurance options with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

AVANTech, LLC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership in design, analysis, fabrication support, testing and implementation for industrial, government, and nuclear applications. You will review 3D models, 2D drawings, reports, and calculations, and develop engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.

This upper-level role offers opportunities for advancement in a growing company with a flexible hybrid schedule and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE license preferred, not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Nuclear experience with government or commercial clients preferred.
• DOE design experience is a plus.
• Experience with pressure vessels, piping, and structural design.
• Familiar with ASME and related standards.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, Creo, COMPASS, Mathcad.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and provide technical oversight on projects.
• Perform calculations to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Support scope, cost, and scheduling for projects.
• Mentor engineers and designers; support subcontractors.
• Serve as technical resource during customer reviews and audits.
• Maintain documentation for traceability and configuration management.
• Apply safety-significant engineering practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Technical mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo Parametric

COMPASS

Mathcad

Job description

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidly growing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialty water treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve some of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown to implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-up legacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturing during the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions.

Who You Are

The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership in the design, analysis, fabrication support, testing and implementation of engineered systems for industrial, government, and nuclear applications. Your role in this process will include the review and approval of various design documentation including 3D system models, 2D design drawings, technical reports, and engineering calculations. This position is responsible for developing engineering solutions, reviewing technical documentation, supporting project execution, and ensuring compliance with applicable customer requirements, engineering standards and regulatory expectations. This is an upper-level mechanical engineering position with opportunities for advancement based on productivity, efficiency, and experience.

Benefits of working with AVANTech:

Generous paid time off and holidays.

Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company.

Varied insurance offerings with employer matching.

401(k) savings plan with employer match.

Flexible work schedule, including hybrid. Options can include the following:

Monday – Thursday (10-hour days), Off on Friday.

Monday – Thursday (9-hour days), Half Day on Friday.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Assess and clarify client specifications to establish design/engineering scope and technical requirements.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Perform and document design calculations to ensure design is compliant with client specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with the preparation of scope, cost, and schedules for future project/tasks.
• Provide technical guidance to AVANTech subcontractors in the execution of design, engineering, analyses, fabrication, or testing support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers.
• Serve as a technical resource during customer reviews and audits.
• Evaluate engineering impacts associated with fabrication issues and field conditions.
• Support implementation of engineering controls necessary to meet customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation sufficient to support project traceability, design verification, and long-term configuration management.
• Apply disciplined engineering practices appropriate for safety-significant and mission-critical systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university or related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred, not required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ related experience
• Significant nuclear experience with government or commercial nuclear clients if required. Preferred design experience that's directly associated with the Department of Energy.
• Experience with pressure vessels, piping systems, structural design, and custom engineered systems.
• Familiarity with NQA-1, ASME Section III, ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, ASCE 7-22, AWS Welding codes, or similar industry standards.
• Familiarity with various types of design software (SolidWorks, Creo Parametric, COMPRESS, Mathcad, etc.)

Additional Requirements

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.

High awareness of safe working practices and procedures.

Job Type & Compensation:

Annual salary range based on experience and skill level.

Paid time off, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.