Specialty Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Specialty Mechanical Engineers in the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization are responsible for creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

Engineering design tasks may include:

• Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment.
• Development of procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets.
• Performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment).
• Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards.
• Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment.
• Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts.
• Producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages including fabrication drawings, fabrication specifications, procurement documents, calculations, etc.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks.

Location & Schedule

• This position is a fully onsite position at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Position requires a commitment of 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday with core working hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• The position will be full-time.
• No travel is expected for this position.

Benefits

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.