Structural Equipment Engineer III

Overview

Merrick is seeking an experienced Structural Equipment Engineer to join our Nuclear Services & Technology (NST) Business Unit. This position entails supporting the design and retrofit of Department of Energy governmental facility and equipment projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and retrofit of Department of Energy governmental facility and equipment projects.
• Analysis and detailed design of mechanical equipment and gloveboxes.
• Performing engineering cost estimates.
• Working with other disciplines such as the mechanical and electrical groups.
• Preparing engineering calculations and sketches;
• Reviewing drawings;
• Developing project proposals, scopes, and budgets;
• Generating specifications and technical reports;
• Directing design staff in the preparation of drawings and other engineering deliverables.
• Using engineering software applications;
• Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Communicating with both internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and the ability to obtain New Mexico, South Carolina and/or Tennessee PE license within a reasonable amount of time.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MathCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, ACI 318, AISC 360, AISI 100, ASCE-7, and IBC.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Software such as RISA-3D, STAAD Pro, GT STRUDL, SAP 2000, or SAFE.
• Experience with design for Department of Energy governmental facility projects following DOE-STD-1020.
• Experience performing work under a robust quality assurance program such as ASME NQA-1.
• Experience with nuclear analysis and design codes, including ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 349, and AISC N690.
• Experience specifically in the seismic analysis and qualification of mechanical equipment and gloveboxes.