Senior Mechanical Engineer, Knoxville | Knoxville, TN

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For over 70 years, Bechtel has been at the forefront of nuclear innovation delivering clean, reliable energy worldwide on over 150 nuclear power plants, adding more than 74,000 megawatts of nuclear generation capacity to the world.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Position Summary This position is for a Senior 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 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.

Responsibilities Coordinate within the mechanical group and other disciplines/functions independently in developing system designs and equipment identification in a team environment. Resolve technical issues related to the discipline independently including any required interface with other disciplines, functions, vendors, and/or client. Originate and/or revise Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), calculations, data sheets, material requisitions, and specifications. Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work products.

Support development of project cost and schedule estimates. Qualifications and Skills Basic Qualifications: Level One - BS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college with six (6) years of progressive related experience, or in lieu of degree, twelve (12) years of progressive related experience. Level Two - BS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college with nine (9) years of progressive related experience, or in lieu of degree, fifteen (15) years of progressive related experience. Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Must be authorized to live and work in the U. S. without sponsorship. Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering work processes, procedures, and specifications. 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 Qualifications: Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards. Prior experience working in an execution center environment and demonstrated flexibility in work assignments. MS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college. Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.

Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience. Registered Professional Engineer in the USA (Mechanical or related). Possess an active security clearance or have the ability to obtain one upon hire. #LI-TN1 Shaping tomorrow together Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents.

We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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