Mechanical Equipment Engineer

HukariAscendent is seeking experienced Mechanical Equipment Engineers to join their Nuclear Services & Technology Business Unit. The positions involve supporting the design and retrofit of governmental facility and equipment projects, specializing in custom equipment design for handling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support detailed design of mechanical equipment and containment systems (gloveboxes, hot cells, cleanrooms, material handling equipment, pressure vessels)
• Prepare and review fabrication drawing packages, equipment datasheets, procurement specifications, and Bills of Materials using Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill
• Perform engineering analyses including strength of materials calculations, equipment sizing, and qualification calculations
• Develop fabrication specifications, test plans, and acceptance test procedures
• Coordinate design activities with electrical, structural, and process disciplines; perform interdisciplinary checks
• Direct and mentor junior engineers and designers on project tasks
• Support shop fabrication activities and field startup as required
• Follow regimented quality assurance and quality control procedures consistent with ASME NQA-1

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer II: Minimum 4 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Engineer III: Minimum 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Demonstrated capability in custom equipment and/or containment system design, including fabrication drawings and engineering analyses
• Proficiency in 3D design software: Creo (Pro/Engineer), SolidWorks, or Revit
• U.S. Citizenship required (client project requirement)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
• Experience with Department of Energy governmental facility projects following DOE-STD-1020
• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1-2000 quality assurance programs
• Experience with nuclear analysis and design including seismic qualification of mechanical equipment and gloveboxes
• Familiarity with ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 349, and AISC N690 codes
• Experience with MathCAD or equivalent calculation software
• PE license or ability to obtain (Engineer III: PE expected or obtainable within 6 months)
• Experience with supplier support, factory acceptance testing, and field startup
• Windchill PDM experience