PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF will be built by 2025 for $6.5 billion and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 9-80 schedule with every other Friday off. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. The schedule on working Fridays is: 7:00 am-3:30 pm.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

POSITION SUMMARY:

You will be working as part of the Mechanical Engineering team designing and/or procuring the plant systems. You will be preparing technical reports and studies and design documentation, performing calculations using engineering software, and preparing specifications for complex mechanical equipment and supporting systems. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in process system design and will be capable of developing design documents, including piping and instrument diagrams and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements. You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design. Experience in procurement of packaged equipment is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary role of the Mechanical Engineer is to collect the process, safety, and other requirements for process or support systems. Design the system and specify the equipment to meet the applicable requirements. Procure the equipment in accordance with applicable QA requirements. The mechanical engineer coordinates with the engineering group and other disciplines in developing the detailed system design and specifying equipment in a team environment. The mechanical engineer prepares reports and studies in resolving open technical issues related to the process systems. The mechanical engineer develops and revises piping and instrument diagrams, formal calculations, and equipment datasheets and specifications in completing the detailed design for the system, including equipment selection. The mechanical engineer supports the associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations. In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), can be the “face” of Bechtel, promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 1 - BS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with 1 year of related experience. 
• Level 2 - BS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with 3 years of related experience. 
• Related experience includes, but is not limited to, P&IDs, calculations, and specifications for Mechanical systems and equipment on power plants, refineries or chemical process facilities.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to work site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of corporate, industry, and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with vendors on procurement of equipment.
• Experience in CGD and/or Environmental Equipment Qualification is desirable but not required.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.