Mechanical Senior Design Engineer

Description

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Mechanical Senior Design Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at .

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering and a minimum of 10 years of work experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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,
• 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,
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner,
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

JOB SPECIFIC 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,
• 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.

LOCATION

Aiken, South Carolina

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.