Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Designer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Position Title: Mechanical Designer

As a Mechanical Designer on the STS project, you will play a crucial role in the objective to build the world-leading high brightness Neutron Science Facility. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals and contribute to groundbreaking research in a variety of fields, including energy production and storage, medical advancements, and environmental studies.

Job Description:
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the development of designs for Neutron Production Systems components, many of which are first-of-a-kind or one-of-a-kind. The Mechanical Designer produces high-quality engineering design packages. The successful candidate will collect and maintain technical drawings, technical records, and documents for technical systems. This role reports to the STS Neutron Production Systems Group Leader and interfaces with lead engineers, scientists, and other designers across the project. The STS Mechanical Designer will be responsible for reviewing and checking the work of peer designers and draftsmen.

Work Direction and Interface:
Position reports to the STS Neutron Production Systems Group Leader. Collaborates with other CAD designers. Supports the work of Target Systems Lead engineers.

Authority/Approval Levels:
Issues and approves design packages and resolves technical fabrication issues with vendors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Takes complex engineering designs from conception through manufacture and build.
Successfully communicates and collaborates with engineers and scientists throughout the design process.
Creates engineering models and drawings using a computer-aided design (Creo and 3-D CAD) graphics workstation.
Produces multi-system installation drawings and specifications.
Prepares clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detailed drawings from layouts, and rough or detailed sketches from written or verbal instructions.
Checks detailed drawings to ensure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards.
Works with the Document Control Center to help ensure accuracy and completeness of drawings.

Basic Qualifications (we strongly encourage candidates to apply if they meet these qualifications):
Associate degree in an engineering discipline. An equivalent combination of education and design experience may be considered instead of an AS degree.
2+ years of experience in the design of complex mechanical systems.
2+ years of experience using Creo/Pro-E. Extensive experience with other CAD packages may be considered in lieu of Creo/ProE experience.
Knowledge of the technical concepts of drafting and engineering principles, codes, and standards.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to communicate design concepts through presentations to engineers and other designers.

Preferred Qualifications (relevant but not required for consideration; interested candidates should apply even if they do not meet these qualifications):
Experience designing mechanical systems in a radiation environment, remote handling, or hot cell equipment.
Knowledge of weldment design and American Welding Society (AWS) symbology.
Experience with robotics systems, hydraulic/pneumatically actuated systems, and electrically controlled systems.
Knowledge of radiation shielding designs.
Experience with CAD design of systems that are part of large facilities in an environment of 10,000+ components.

Other Job Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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