Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Principal Mechanical Engineer position is a full-time, on-site role in Ogden, UT. This position provides mechanical engineering support at a manufacturing and chemical process facility for equipment, systems, and processes used in the commercial nuclear power industry, following established practices. This role reports to the Senior Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, day-to-day technical engineering support for manufacturing and chemical operations and maintenance.
• Assume lead technical responsibility for design and implementation of new or modified systems, including specification of new processes and equipment designs, and overseeing installation, fabrication, testing, and qualification of new equipment or processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and recommend utilization of technological innovations in materials, machinery, manufacturing, and chemical processing techniques to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Develop innovative methods in materials, equipment, and process designs.
• Perform engineering calculations to support equipment and process designs, including Finite Element Analyses using ANSYS or similar software tools.
• Assume a project leadership role in developing and coordinating capital projects, including coordination across various departments. Effectively develop project charters, management plans, schedules, WBS, risk management plans, and project budgets.
• Address customer and regulatory requirements and concerns.
• Analyze and make proposals, renew business opportunities, and implement strategic plans.
• Prepare technical papers and make formal presentations to customers and regulators.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant.
• Proficient in AutoDesk and ANSYS, preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of projects from design through commissioning, including scope development, schedule development, budget development, execution, and monitoring to meet target objectives.
• PMP certification.
• Strong teamwork skills, including leadership and participation.
• Ability to create drawings in Inventor, Solidworks, or similar CAD programs.
• Industrial refinery experience.
• Experience leading and troubleshooting projects.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $60/hour to $70/hour, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.