Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for design changes affecting mechanical equipment and fluid systems including tanks, pumps, valves, piping, filters, heat exchangers, contactors, and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical calculations, equipment specifications, piping design inputs, and installation packages.
• Support modifications to process equipment, piping systems, mechanical supports, and maintenance access features.
• Evaluate pressure boundaries, equipment replacement requirements, material compatibility, and reliability impacts.
• Cook up with process, structural, electrical, and radiological engineering on system interfaces.
• Support equipment selection, procurement inputs, installation support, and system turnover.
• Participate in field troubleshooting and mechanical design resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with mechanical system design in industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of piping and equipment design practices.
• Experience with pumps, valves, tanks, filters, and heat exchangers in process plants.
• Familiarity with highly regulated or hazardous operating environments.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in mechanical design software.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Employee benefit packages including medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Overview

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View All Edgewater Job Opportunities

To view all Edgewater job opportunities, visit www.edgewatertech.net/careers.