Mechanical Engineer

Position Purpose:
Position Purpose:
This position supports the Department of Energy customer work scope primarily in nuclear facilities within the Civil/Structural & Analysis organization in a variety of projects and functions. Integrate safety into all aspects of engineering duties and personal accountability in the workplace.While not required, experience in the nuclear field and related construction is preferred, along with the ability to:
Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, contribute to the development of new principles and concepts, develop solutions to complex problems or create innovations through adaptation of emerging technological developments or processes, serve as organization spokesperson on specialized topics within an area of expertise (e.g., component design and analyses are primarily with steel (and alloys). Additionally, may require planning efforts on complex assignments or projects, lead major design/analysis efforts, always evaluating progress and results and recommending changes in processes and procedures.
Key elements:
1.Perform analysis, hand calculations, modeling and simulation of structural and mechanical systems and components.
2.Perform linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic, analysis of such factors as stress, force, vibration, and material plasticity.Compare results to the provisions of governing codes, standards, and orders.
3.Perform seismic analysis (static equivalent loads) of non-building structures and components of varying complexity.
4.Provide support to various projects requiring design and analysis of steel, aluminum.
5.Provide support to design teams in development of design requirements, alternative analysis, equipment selection and sizing,vendor equipment summaries and evaluations, and drawings.
6.Develop specifications, drawings, supporting analysis and calculations and Engineering Design Files.
7.Perform technical checking of Engineering Design Files and drawings for a variety of projects.
8.Provide support to Safety Analysis through analysis of accidents and their potential consequences.
9.Contribute to and develop cost estimates.
10.Document analyses with accurate and concise reports.
Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience):
1.Minimum 8 years of related technical experience performing analysis and design
2.Accredited four-year degree in mechanical engineering. Prefer technical experience providing operations-oriented design and/or analysis. Prefer MS in mechanical engineering and experience using complex structural/stress, fluids analysis, heat