DFW - Mechanical Engineer - Design Authority

Urenco USA is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to perform analyses and develop conceptual and basic mechanical designs supporting facility programs and projects. The role supports new buildings and facilities, works with senior engineers, and contributes to design reviews and engineering activities at the company’s nuclear fuel enrichment facility.

Responsibilities:

• At Urenco USA, the Mechanical Engineer performs basic analysis and designs in support of the facility, programs, and projects
• Works closely with more senior experienced Engineers to gather the needed technical knowledge and experience
• Completes conceptual and basic design of mechanical systems (calculations, drawings, and specifications) such as HVAC, valves, pipe supports, air compressors, water polishing and deionized, vacuum pumps, chillers, controls, etc. for new buildings and facilities at Urenco USA
• Works closely with Principal Mechanical Engineers and supervision for reliance on how to overcome challenges and achieve deadlines
• Perform analysis, calculations, and develops conceptual and basic designs for new buildings and facilities at Urenco USA. Ensure advanced plant designs contain safety features based on best industrial practice and lessons learned from an industrial nuclear environment
• Represents the Design Engineering team on Feasibility studies related to Mechanical systems for new buildings/facilities
• Maintain Core Plant Technology (CPT) designs and expertise on the basis of Urenco best (safety) practice and world class state-of-the-art technology (Design Technology Excellence Center)
• Review detailed designs put together by outside design agencies for accuracy to Urenco USA’s mechanical license basis and the applicable codes and standards required from the New Mexico Building Code (Owner Acceptance Reviews)
• Completes Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and interfacing with Engineering team mates of other disciplines and gathering needed details from the Operations organization (Ops, Maint, Chem, etc)
• Develop and maintain knowledge of facility’s design and licensing basis in the assigned area of responsibility
• Acquire and maintain required training and qualifications necessary to perform assigned job responsibilities
• Develop resolution of technical problems in accordance with established procedures and available vendor documents (including but not limited to: Nonconformance Evaluations, Operability Determinations, and Quality Level determinations)
• Conduct field walk downs in and around the facility as needed for job duties and for general Engineering observations and adeptness
• Perform technical and quality reviews of a wide array of engineering and technical products
• Communicates and works effectively with other organizations to resolve technical issues and to implement engineering outputs
• Apply industrial safety and radiological safety practices in the performance of all field activities and engineering functions
• Maintain regulatory and schedule compliance for assigned tasks
• Apply sound engineering judgment and professional rigor in the performance of all analyses and assigned tasks
• Ability to take direction and function as a team member to solve a variety of engineering problems in the applicable discipline

Requirements:

• ABET accredited Bachelor's of Science Mechanical Engineering degree
• 1+ years of engineering experience with mechanical design (HVAC, compressors, refrigeration systems/chillers, etc)
• Ability to take direction and function as a team member to solve a variety of engineering problems in the applicable discipline
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and problem solving techniques is required
• ABET accredited Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree
• 5+ years of related Electrical Engineering experience
• NRC Part 70 knowledge/experience
• Design Safety Basis Development, HAZOP, Documented Safety Analysis experience