Mechanical Process Engineer - Professional

About the role

Join our team turning abstract ideas into realities. Collaborate with industry experts to develop solutions to mission-critical challenges, such as NASA’s return to the moon, the DoD’s national security initiatives, international automotive manufacturers’ development of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles, and the DoE’s energy research. We tackle challenges in emerging technologies, cyber, intelligence, space exploration, energy transformation, and resiliency to ensure national security.

Responsibilities

• Working on and leading project teams to develop new designs for various process systems supporting automotive and aerospace research and test facilities.
• Taking ownership of the technical schedule and budget performance of the work assigned to them.
• Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating engineering work through the selection and adaptation or modification of techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Analyzing features or work and applying sound engineering principles and practices.
• Reviewing results from assigned tasks and determining if results are complete, correct, and adequately documented.
• Developing technical reports and presentations for project management and clients.
• Formally checking the work of others for completeness.
• Working closely with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
• Sizing and specifying piping/ducting and piping/ducting components, selection of compressors, pumps and fans, valves, flow measurement and fluid conditioning equipment.
• Designing High pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems High Temperature systems including steam systems Refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems Specialty HVAC systems and components
• Supporting Project Manager and Senior Engineer in on-going design efforts.
• Participating in internal and external meetings and design reviews with team members and clients.
• Gathering information, interviewing stakeholders, making studies, performing calculations, and preparing rough layouts and sketches as required.
• Installation support and supervision: working with suppliers, subcontractors and other trades from the office and project sites.
• Create engineering calculations and specifications and oversee the creation of engineering drawings.
• Traveling will be required at times to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing of equipment, provide support for construction activities and provide support for startup/commissioning activities at job sites.
• Participating in proposal development and support marketing activities.
• Field work will be required including climbing up on test stands and working around machinery.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Minimum 5 Years engineering experience or 2 - 3 Years engineering experience and a MS degree from an accredited engineering school.
• Prior design experience with process systems is preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrate: Knowledge and experience with common process piping systems Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem solving and strong organizational approach High ethical values and strong commitment to self-development, teamwork, and desire to work.
• Due to federal requirements for portions of the assigned work US Citizenship is required.
• Experience with management of scope, schedule, and budget of individual projects Design experience including layout of process drawings and specifications Knowledge of AMSE B31.1 and B31.3 and ASME B&PV Code Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow – compressible and incompressible, thermal sciences, and process systems. Experience in design and/or maintenance of mechanical process systems is preferred but not required.
• Software experience preference: AutoCAD, AutoPipe, Caesar II, Mathcad, Creo, AFT
• Preferred skills and certifications FE/EIT certification Previous DOE nuclear, DoD, NASA, or test facility experience

Essential Functions Of The Position

• Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position Field Work Special clothing/equipment Other Office and computer-based work for 80 – 90% of time Occasional site visits requiring general access around construction and project sites, involving ability to access upper and lower levels. 10-20% of time. Special clothing/equipment and other PPE may be required during site visits (15%) Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Work Environment

• Indoors/Outdoors Travel / Transportation Requirements Office Environment for 80 – 90% of time Field work may be required including outside work (10 - 20%) Travel to perform field work at project sites or to attend customer meetings (10 - 20%) Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks Office equipment/machines Office equipment (Computers, fax, telephones, copiers etc.) 80 - 90 % During travel to construction and project sites, use handheld equipment such as measurement equipment, cameras, etc (10 - 20%) Criticality of Attendance Overtime, regular days, etc. Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Regular day shift attendance is mandatory (100%) Work arrangement is for work to be performed in the office (baseline). Hybrid work arrangement possible for proven performers and depending on project responsibilities. Occasional overtime may be required to meet demanding project schedules (10 - 20%)

Compensation Details

$90,000 - $100,000

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance