Senior Specialty Mechanical Engineer - Custom Equipment

Napakiak Environmental & Construction; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Napakiak Environmental & Construction is seeking a Specialty Mechanical Engineer within the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization to develop design and procurement documentation for glovebox systems, furnaces, high‑vacuum systems, and metal casting/machining equipment.

You will collaborate with designers, perform detailed engineering calculations, and create complete build‑to‑print fabrication packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years designing and specifying custom mechanical equipment.
• Experience with FEA, structural/seismic, and thermal analyses.
• Ability to write detailed procurement and fabrication specifications.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement documents including equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses such as structural and seismic.
• Produce complete fabrication packages with drawings and supporting analyses.
• Lead multi-disciplinary design efforts across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, piping, and welding.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

FEA

Ergonomics

Kinematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Napakiak Environmental & Construction is seeking a Specialty Mechanical Engineer within the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization to develop design and procurement documentation for glovebox systems, furnaces, high‑vacuum systems, and metal casting/machining equipment.

You will collaborate with designers, perform detailed engineering calculations, and create complete build‑to‑print fabrication packages.