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Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Position Title: Mechanical Engineer
As a Mechanical Engineer 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 Engineer participates in and contributes to the design, engineering, and integration of the Target Systems scope. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing detailed drawings calculations, design specifications, procurement support, installation support, and testing support for the assigned portion of the Target Systems scope under the direction of a senior or lead engineer. This role reports to the STS Neutron Production Systems Group Leader and interfaces with engineers, scientists, and other designers across and outside the project.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Support engineers in preparing clear, complete, and accurate drawings, analyses and other design-related deliverables from models, layouts, rough or detailed sketches and from written or verbal instructions.
Communicates and collaborates with engineers, designers, scientists, and vendors throughout the design process, and assists senior or lead engineers with team coordination and management of deliverable timelines.
Participate in R&D and prototyping of proposed equipment and systems.
Contribute to various project document types, including but not limited to:
3-D CAD models and Hardware drawings using 3-D tools.
Requirements documents.
Design and Analysis Calculations.
Technical Specifications.
Statements of Work.
Installation & Test Plans.
Perform engineering analysis and manipulations using a variety of methods including “hand calculations,” custom codes, and commercial codes for structural engineering.
Ensure compliance with Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and QA requirements.
Basic Qualifications (we strongly encourage candidates to apply if they meet these qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
2+ years of professional experience in design, assembly, analysis or testing of complex mechanical systems.
Proficiency in 3-D CAD design of complex parts and large assemblies.
Proven success with fundamental machine design, mechanism design, and/or robotics. Comfort and familiarity with commercially available components, including, but not limited to motors, gears, linear rails, actuators, leadscrews, bearings, sensors/switches.
Ability to communicate engineering problems and design concepts through presentations to engineers, designers, scientists, and other project partners.
Preferred Qualifications (relevant but not required for consideration; interested candidates should apply even if they do not meet these qualifications):
Proven success in performing complex engineering and analysis work, including design integration for complex first-of-a-kind equipment.
Prior experience in the design, fabrication, and installation of remote handling and hot cell equipment and facilities.
Experience with nuclear applications or equipment in radiation fields.
Proficiency in Creo for CAD design.
Professional experience with the technical concepts of drafting and engineering principles with an understanding of mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, etc.
Professional experience with drawings, schematics, and P&IDs, including codes and standards such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with control systems, automation functions, PLC, or similar.
Longer than 2 years of experience can be a merit if within a relevant field.
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.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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