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Bechtel Corporation · 1 hour ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design development of Mechanical systems for the Natrium Reactor project. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing calculations, drawings, and engineering specifications, while collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.

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Growth Opportunities

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Responsibilities

Design Mechanical systems for nuclear facilities

Originate and check Mechanical design and procurement documents, including, but not limited to, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), supporting calculations, data sheets, engineering specifications, and material requisitions

Support interfacing mechanical and fire protection design and procurement activities

Evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support engineering design decisions

Coordinate mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups

Originate, check and review conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals

Provide technical assistance to other Mechanical personnel and interact with interfacing project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards

Assist project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution

Prepare mechanical engineering reports for clients, as required

Mentor and assist junior Mechanical team members

Apply knowledge of industry, and regulatory guides, codes, and standards

Complete quality engineering task assignments within budget and on schedule

Support and implement the Bechtel Quality Culture in day-to-day work activities

Qualification

Mechanical system designANSI/ASME CodesStandardsMechanical calculationsP&IDs developmentLinePump sizing softwareQuality assurance programsMentoring junior engineersRegulatory complianceTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive related professional work experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive related professional work experience

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

Extensive knowledge and application of ANSI/ASME Codes and Standards including ASME B31.1 or B31.3 and/or international equivalents

Experience developing mechanical calculations

Experience developing mechanical P&IDs

Experience collaborating/leading in a multi-discipline team to develop engineering and procurement design deliverables for large complex projects

Experience with line and pump sizing specific software such as Pipe-Flo, AFT Fathom, etc

Ability to implement industry codes and standards into Mechanical system design

A competitive candidate will have experience in mechanical design on large government and/or capital projects along with an aptitude to take on new work

Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1 or ISO-9000

U.S. Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain)