Orano USA · 1 month ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffOrano USA is engineering the foundation of sustainable nuclear fuel production. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will drive complex facility and process system projects, ensuring mechanical systems are safe and efficient while leading a team and coordinating with various disciplines.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Lead design, analysis, and specification of mechanical systems including piping, large mechanical equipment, and process machinery
Serve as the authority on mechanical systems, mentoring junior engineers and reviewing deliverables
Oversee and coordinate the work of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, ensuring compliance with design intent, safety, schedule, and quality expectations
Ensure all work aligns with key industry codes and standards (ASME, ANSI)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including civil, electrical, I&C, and process engineers — to deliver cohesive, high-performance designs
Review and approve detailed calculations, equipment specifications, construction drawings, and technical reports
Perform site visits, field assessments, and mechanical inspections throughout design and construction phases
Anticipate, assess, and resolve technical challenges in mechanical systems and equipment integration
Qualification
Required
Lead design, analysis, and specification of mechanical systems including piping, large mechanical equipment, and process machinery
Serve as the authority on mechanical systems, mentoring junior engineers and reviewing deliverables
Oversee and coordinate the work of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, ensuring compliance with design intent, safety, schedule, and quality expectations
Ensure all work aligns with key industry codes and standards (ASME, ANSI)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including civil, electrical, I&C, and process engineers — to deliver cohesive, high-performance designs
Review and approve detailed calculations, equipment specifications, construction drawings, and technical reports
Perform site visits, field assessments, and mechanical inspections throughout design and construction phases
Anticipate, assess, and resolve technical challenges in mechanical systems and equipment integration
Company
Orano USA
U.S. advanced reactor services, uranium enrichment, uranium sales, used nuclear fuel management, federal services, and nuclear medicine.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase