Senior Process Systems Engineer – Nuclear & Utility Systems

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Contributory Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Generous Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Legal Insurance with Identity Theft

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance is available.

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Process Systems Engineer to provide process design and system engineering support for a range of process systems within the Target Engineering Group. The role focuses on water and gas utility systems, design documentation, reliability support, and coordination with operations for safe, reliable performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining design basis documents, procuring spare parts, and presenting at design reviews.

Qualifications

• BS in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering or closely related field
• Five or more years of relevant engineering design experience after degree
• Demonstrated experience working with process cooling and ventilation systems
• Demonstrated experience with thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, materials, systems controls and mechanics

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the unique complex water and gas utility systems.
• Maintain the process design basis documents (P&IDs, PFDs, mechanical drawings, calculations, operating procedures, etc.) and act as the design authority for assigned systems.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance staff to ensure reliable operations of all Target Systems.
• Support the Reliability Program by providing system and component information to the Reliability Engineer.
• Specify and procure system spare components and ensure integration into the asset management program.
• Produce accurate and concise technical reports and represent SNS at conferences/workshops as appropriate.
• Prepare presentations for and respond to recommendations from technical design reviews and advisory committees.
• Evaluate system performance, identify operational trends and support corrections to off-normal operations.
• Act as the Technical Approver for procurement of new, replacement or upgraded system equipment.
• Ensure consistency between design basis and requirements, system documentation and physical configuration.
• Develop and approve design changes per NTD procedures.
• Develop and maintain long-term plans for system maintenance and upgrades.
• Enhance the technical/professional skills of others through mentoring and training.
• Comply with ORNL environment, safety, health, radiation control, and quality program requirements.

Skills

Process cooling

Ventilation systems

Thermodynamics

Fluids

Heat transfer

Materials

Systems controls

Mechanics

Education

BS in chemical engineering

BS in nuclear engineering

BS in mechanical engineering

Five+ years of design experience

Tools

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code familiarity

ASME B31 Piping Codes

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Process Systems Engineer to provide process design and system engineering support for a range of process systems within the Target Engineering Group. The role focuses on water and gas utility systems, design documentation, reliability support, and coordination with operations for safe, reliable performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining design basis documents, procuring spare parts, and presenting at design reviews.