Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Merrick & Company’s Nuclear Services & Technology team provides full service nuclear design solutions to the federal government (DOE, NNSA, and NIST), nuclear research, and nuclear medicine. Merrick is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Mechanical Engineer to support our operations in our Aiken, SC or Oak Ridge, TN office.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and Plumbing/Piping systems for a variety of facility projects.
• Develop design calculations, process flow diagrams, sequences of operation, equipment selection and layout, ductwork and piping sizing and layout.
• Support project proposals, interdisciplinary coordination, and participate in QA/QC processes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination, develop calculations, flow diagrams, and specifications, size and layout ductwork, hydronic and plumbing piping systems, lead QA/QC processes, and proficiently calculate and size of mechanical equipment including AHUs, fans, and pumps.
• Sizes and lays out ductwork and hydronic piping systems.
• Participate in site inspection and construction administration.
• Take design direction from senior-level engineers and direct the work of junior engineers and designers.
• Interface with client contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years related experience.
• Candidate must have their Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Must understand the importance of business development, project management for A-E firms, managing to fee, and demonstrate skills in a multi-discipline teams.
• Experience interfacing with client contacts.
• Strong experience with thermal load calculation and energy modeling for mechanical systems.
• Strong experience in calculating and sizing of mechanical equipment including AHUs, fans, and pumps.
• Strong experience in sizing and laying out ductwork and hydronic piping systems.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required for client projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into design; Uses feedback to modify designs. Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Verbal Communication – Able to clearly communicate to others at all levels within the organization.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment and meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

Total Rewards & Employee Programs: Employee Ownership, Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits, Robust Referral Program, Performance Reviews, Professional Development, Peer Mentor Program, and more.