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[Mechanical Engineer] Mechanical Senior Design Engineer

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Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity

Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as an Area Lead providing guidance/supervision to other engineers and designers
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements
Develop and review specifications and design criteria
Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects
Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
Ability to prepare and review calculations and specifications for equipment in support of Piping & Instrumentation Diagram ( P&ID) development
Demonstrated proficiency in reading and working with P&IDs Demonstrated design experience in areas such as mechanical systems and equipment design and specification
Demonstrated proficiency with 2D CADD applications such as Bentley MicroStation and Autodesk AutoCAD
Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure vessels, pumps and compressors, or packaged equipment
Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design cases
Provide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process
Participate in material selection for equipment
Develop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawings Participate in supplier/contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and/or award meetings
Review and comment on supplier/contractor drawings and data
Represent Mechanical in model reviews and closely monitor Provide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment
Provide consultation and/or on-site assistance for the installation, commissioning, and/or startup of equipment
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer license Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries:
U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government
Agency Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Intermediate knowledge of: Instrumentation and control (I&C) specifications for equipment
Finite element analysis Design of mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioning
Mechanical equipment in one or more of the following specialties: rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, or metallurgy and welding


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