Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

Bechtel Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Knoxville, TN. You will develop mechanical systems, prepare designs, and perform calculations and specifications for projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience. Familiarity with power plants and excellent communication skills are highly valued. This position promotes team collaboration and may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional work experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in power plant design is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop design drawings such as Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform formal calculations including line/duct sizing and equipment sizing.
• Review vendor submittals and integrate information into design solutions.

Skills

P&IDs

Calculations

Specifications

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Knoxville, TN

Requisition ID: 292861

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Project Overview

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost‑competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, and less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power.

Other Natrium partners include GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Energy Northwest, PacifiCorp, and Duke Energy, along with support from a number of national laboratories and universities. This DOE Program has the potential to be the largest funding program for advanced nuclear power in U.S. history and will shape the future of nuclear energy for decades.

Job Summary

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will support the development of Mechanical systems and equipment for the project by preparing studies, piping and instrumentation diagrams, calculations, engineering specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, performing technical bid evaluations, and more in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements with limited oversight. This position will require working with other functions and disciplines in a team environment. This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop design drawings such as Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Perform formal calculations including but not limited to line/duct sizing, pump sizing, valve sizing, equipment sizing, design pressure and temperature, and heat load calculations.
• Develop engineering specifications, material requisitions, and data sheets.
• Review vendor submittals and integrate information into a design solution.
• Develop design configuration packages for configuration control and change management.
• Execute to schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product.
• Assist in the building of an inclusive team environment where all are able and expected to contribute to the maximum of their capabilities. Provide leadership and mentoring to team members.
• Establish or assist in establishing and maintaining work plans to ensure schedules are met and stakeholder requirements are satisfied. Create and track actions, estimate hours, and update schedules.
• Devise innovative approaches to solving problems from a variety of detailed technical options and assess cost implications.
• Identify major technical uncertainties and present solution options for management decisions.
• Serve as an advisor for the analysis and solution of engineering problems and interpret drawings, verbal instructions, and applicable codes relevant to project requirements and the ability to articulate explanations.
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the client in developing the design.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Level 1 - Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Level 2 - Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, P&IDs, calculations, and specifications for Mechanical systems and equipment on power plants, refineries, or chemical process facilities.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize office automation tools effectively.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards, as well as Bechtel Corporate guides and standards. Broad knowledge of the application of Mechanical engineering design principles.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering work processes, procedures, and specifications.
• [Preferred] - Experience in power (nuclear) plant design.
• [Preferred] - Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME‑NQA‑1, MIL‑Q‑9858A, or ISO‑9000.
• [Preferred] - Professional Engineering License in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering.

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