Mechanical Engineer II - Thermal
OVERVIEW:
The primary role of the Mechanical Engineer - Thermal is to collect the process, mechanical, controls, safety, and other requirements for the process equipment in order to develop highly detailed documents and calculations for the equipment to meet the applicable requirements. The primary products of the Equipment Analysis Group are design calculations validating the suitability of equipment for use on project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform equipment analyses using CFD or FEA software to produce equipment design calculations, as well as perform reviews of analyses and other submittals prepared by equipment vendors.
- Resolve technical issues related to the equipment design and discuss them with other disciplines, groups, suppliers and the customer.
- Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines in the development of the design.
- Support the production of the equipment drawings. This may be performed as an individual contributor or leading other engineers.
- Prepare reports and studies in resolving open technical issues related to the equipment design.
- Support development of cost estimates and schedules for mechanical equipment.
- Ensure work is performed to the project’s quality standards for nuclear facilities while executing to the schedule.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- 9+ years of experience. Related experience includes, but is not limited to, the design and fabrication of complex equipment, experience with liquid & gas handling equipment preferred (vessels, tanks, air handling equipment, mixers, etc.)
- Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards; particularly fabrication and construction of process equipment, including ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, AISC ASD, AISC N690, etc.
- Significant experience using CFD analysis software (such as STAR-CCM+ and/or ANSYS Fluent).
- Understanding of fluid dynamics, specifically fluid flow, heat transfer and acoustics.
- Experience working with procedures employing quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
- Broad knowledge of the application of Mechanical Engineering design principles
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), work well with others, and is flexible.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Site.
- Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.