Mechanical Engineer – Piping Systems_HSV

About the role

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is seeking a motivated Mid Level Mechanical Engineer (III) – Piping Systems to help solve challenging, real-world engineering problems for complex piping and mechanical systems. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead tasks, own designs from concept through delivery, and see your work come to life in test and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform task lead activities to ensure designs meet technical, schedule, and quality expectations
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in problem solving, critical thinking, and the application of sound engineering processes
• Develop innovative designs for custom mechanical and structural hardware supporting piping and related systems
• Create design documentation including presentations, white papers, calculation packages, and technical reports
• Review design documentation prepared by other ATS engineers and third-party partners
• Present designs, analysis results, and design progress to internal stakeholders and customers for review and feedback
• Perform structural and, as applicable, aerothermal, thermal-structural, and flow analyses using hand calculations and appropriate software tools to validate mechanical designs
• Develop innovative designs for piping systems and related mechanical hardware (e.g., test fixtures, custom assemblies, pressure vessels, weldments)
• Translate customer requirements into clear, detailed design criteria and robust engineering solutions
• Serve as a task lead on key efforts while also contributing as an individual designer/analyst
• Collaborate closely with engineers across disciplines to ensure full system integration
• Work directly with designers, fabricators, and operators to ensure hardware is manufacturable, maintainable, and safe
• Mentor and train junior engineers through on-the-job guidance and structured mentorship activities

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• BS in Engineering or related technical field (equivalent experience may be accepted)
• Secret DoD Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance

Skills

• Desired experience with tools such as CAESAR, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, Smap3D, Plant 3D, ANSYS, ABAQUS, and MATHCAD
• Familiarity with CAD modeling, drawing development, and GD&T
• Experience applying engineering codes and standards such as ASME BPVC, ASME B31.3, AISC 360-10, AWS D1.1, ASME Y14.5, etc.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.