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We are seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! These positions are full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC or Houston, TX. Openings for Principal, Senior, and Specialist level engineers.
Responsibilities
Serve as a Supervising 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.
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum 10 - 15 years of work-related experience.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Ability to prepare and review calculations and specifications for equipment in support of Piping and 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.
Represent Mechanical in model reviews and closely monitor mechanical equipment layout.
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.
Desired Skills for Principal and Senior level candidates (10 yrs to 15 yrs experience)
Professional Engineer license.
Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (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
Advanced knowledge of:
Static and/or rotating equipment
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.
Desired Skills for Specialist level candidates (5+ years exp)
Professional Engineer license.
Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (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:
Equipment specification development.
Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) requirements for packaged equipment.
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.
About the Site
Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (http://fluor.com).
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
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