Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Projects

Responsibilities

• Cook up the discipline's engineering with that of other disciplines.
• Maintain records, files and other documents pertaining to the discipline.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring that engineering documents comply with applicable state laws/regulations, including affixing registered engineer seal when required.
• Assign preparers and checkers for discipline specifications and coordinates review of external specifications.
• Establish schedules and budgets to meet project requirements and obtains approval.
• Maintain technical coordination with the Principal Engineer to ensure adherence to industry codes, regulatory requirements and sound engineering practices.
• Direct the preparation and submits periodic reports and forecasts on the status of the discipline.
• Comply with state requirements for continuing education, maintains and obtains licenses as requested.
• Continually upgrade technical knowledge and capabilities and pursues additional coursework and training.
• Advises the Project Engineering Manager regarding status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems.
• Work closely with Chief Discipline Engineers, Principal Engineers and Project Engineering Managers on employees' evaluations and promotions and the overall technical improvement of the group.
• Lead the development of manpower, man-hour, and labor cost requirements for a project and can monitor the effect of these on the budget.
• Able to lead all aspects of estimating for a discipline.
• Responsible for performance management and mentoring.
• Provide assistance to projects to address technical issues related to process improvement.
• Assist in training and mentoring/coaching other team members.
• Absorb the creation of positive working relationships with peer leaders.
• Create productive relationships with organizations both within and external to Engineering.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Sciences degree in Mechanical Engineering required from an ABET Accredited Program.
• Minimum of ten (10) years design engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering License required.
• Intermediate level of knowledge within a specific discipline and an understanding of other disciplines.
• Experience in Plant design engineering in a highly regulated environment is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
• Demonstrated capability in the design of custom equipment and/or containment systems, development of design documentation including fabrication drawings, engineering analyses, strength of materials calculations, fabrication and procurement specifications and a basic knowledge in the selection of materials.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel).

Qualifications

• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
• Demonstrated capability in the design of custom equipment and/or containment systems, development of design documentation including fabrication drawings, engineering analyses, strength of materials calculations, fabrication and procurement specifications and a basic knowledge in the selection of materials.
• Experience with Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Vessels a plus.
• High temperature equipment design a plus.
• Experience with sizing HVAC equipment a plus.

Pay & Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $140K/hr - $160K Annually (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
Compensation Details: 150000
Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid time off and holidays, Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching), Educational reimbursement, Parental leave, Employee stock purchase plan, Tax-saving options, Disability and life insurance, Pet insurance.