Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Enrichment Plant

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive a state-of-the-art enrichment facility from concept through commissioning. You will design, analyze, and ensure mechanical designs meet safety and regulatory requirements, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

This role involves hands-on design work, vendor interaction, and troubleshooting to develop detailed mechanical designs and specifications for a greenfield project with strict performance, cost, and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Experience working with HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Own design and analysis of mechanical systems including HVAC systems, central plant design (chillers, boilers, heat exchangers), and distribution sizing (ductwork, piping).
• Prepare design packages up to Permit level in Revit.
• Collaborate with structural, architectural, electrical, and chemical engineers to design and integrate safe and performant mechanical solutions.
• Prepare and review code-compliant designs up to permit level, create comprehensive drawing sets (Revit/AutoCAD), and produce calculations, specifications, and technical reports for design validation.
• Contribute to project concept development, feasibility studies, and scope definition, delivering mechanical solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

General Matter is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive a state-of-the-art enrichment facility from concept through commissioning. You will design, analyze, and ensure mechanical designs meet safety and regulatory requirements, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

This role involves hands-on design work, vendor interaction, and troubleshooting to develop detailed mechanical designs and specifications for a greenfield project with strict performance, cost, and schedule targets.