Mechanical or Electrical Systems Engineer

Summary of Responsibilities

The Engineer at Urenco USA performs basic analysis and designs in support of the facility, programs, and projects. They also provide engineering support in terms of performance monitoring, trending, troubleshooting, functional testing, and general configuration management control; as assigned with light supervision to independent work depending on experience.

Education and Experience

• Education: Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year ABET-accredited university in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or in Engineering Technology.
• Experience:
  • Level 1: Responsibilities include assisting in project tasks, learning company processes, and developing technical skills. Skills required include basic engineering knowledge, problem-solving, and teamwork. Experience: 0-2 years.
  • Level 2: Responsibilities involve handling more complex tasks, starting to manage small projects, and collaborating with other team members. Skills include improved technical skills, basic project management, and effective communication. Experience: 2-4 years.
  • Level 3: Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic planning. Skills involve advanced technical expertise, project management, and leadership. Experience: 4-7 years.
  • Senior Engineer: Responsibilities encompass overseeing multiple projects, providing technical guidance, and making high-level decisions. Skills include expert technical knowledge, strong leadership, and strategic thinking. Experience: 7+ years.

Job Details

• Work Location: Urenco USA, Eunice, NM.
• Work Schedule: Professional work schedule with minimal night/weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
• Travel Required: 15% of the time or less as required.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required.
• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Primary Functions

• Develop and maintain knowledge of facility’s design and licensing basis in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Acquire and maintain required training and qualifications necessary to perform assigned job responsibilities.
• Conduct equipment performance monitoring and analysis to support production capacity goals. (System Health)
• Develop resolution of technical problems in accordance with established procedures and available vendor documents (including but not limited to: Nonconformance Evaluations, Operability Determinations, and Quality Level determinations)
• Perform analysis, calculations, and develop designs in support of the assigned facility and engineering programs and projects.
• Conduct field walk downs in and around the facility as needed for job duties and for general Engineering observations and adeptness.
• Develop Plant Modification packages from described desired solution or from described issue.
• Perform technical and quality reviews of a wide array of engineering and technical products.
• Advanced experience levels also perform reviews of non-typical documents and situations.
• Communicate and work effectively with other organizations to resolve technical issues and to implement engineering outputs.
• Apply industrial safety and radiological safety practices in the performance of all field activities and engineering functions.
• Maintain regulatory and schedule compliance for assigned tasks.
• Apply sound engineering judgment and professional rigor in the performance of all analyses and assigned tasks.
• Ability to take direction and function as a team member to solve a variety of engineering problems in the applicable discipline.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and problem solving techniques is required.

Benefits

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Compensation

Compensation starting at: $88,575 - $146,169 / year and up dependent on candidate experience.

Urenco USA Supports

• EEO Employer
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Drug Free Workplace

Contact Information

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

About Urenco USA

Urenco USA is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

Internal Candidates

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

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URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com