Mechanical Engineer, Knoxville

Job Summary

This position is for a Mechanical Engineer who will work on various projects as part of the NS&E execution center team. The projects that will be assigned involve government work throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE.

The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

In this role, you will participate in the design, development, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. You will collaborate and support other engineering disciplines for mechanical matters.

Your professional work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques and criteria will enable you to make impactful contributions to the team.

In this position, the engineer will support design development of Mechanical systems and equipment (including HVAC and Fire Protection) for project(s) by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, material requisitions, engineering specifications, data sheets, evaluation, and more in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

The engineer will work with other mechanical engineers, other disciplines / functions, and / or the client. This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required.

Major Responsibilities :

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications
• Supports the design, development, modification and evaluation of mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Coordinates work and collaborates within discipline and with other engineering disciplines
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
• Executes schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work products. Support development of project cost and schedule estimates

Basic Qualifications :

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) from an ABET accredited university / college and a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant professional work experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Related experience includes, but is not limited to, experience in Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) development, fluid system design, hydraulic, heat transfer, and thermodynamic calculations, and equipment specification and design development for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power, or chemical process facilities
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards
• Hands-on Microsoft office programs and other computer programs
• Broad knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Engineering in Training certification in the US, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualification) - Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000

Total Rewards / Benefits :

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.

Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Learn more at bechtel.com / total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary :

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences.

This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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