Nuclear Facility Project Mechanical Engineer

$142,050 - $218,868/Yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Livermore, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Livermore, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Nuclear Facility Project Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is responsible for providing engineering support for the design, construction, and upgrade of mechanical systems in nuclear facilities. This role involves applying advanced mechanical engineering principles to develop cost-effective solutions that support research and investigations of nuclear materials. The position requires a full-time on-site presence and offers opportunities for career advancement based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement complex mechanical designs utilizing design criteria, calculations, schematics, sketches, construction documents, procedures, and specifications.
• Utilize advanced technical engineering skills to develop detailed designs, drawings, calculations, bills of materials, presentations, and work planning documentation to support facility improvement projects.
• Determine functional mechanical requirements for new or modified specialized equipment and support systems and perform advanced mechanical engineering calculations as needed.
• Provide engineering support during construction performed by outside contractors, including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to contractor questions, and resolving field problems.
• Lead complex internal mechanical system projects with responsibility for the development and compliance with technical criteria, schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews to obtain approvals of project scope and designs.
• Provide technical input to others on complex design requirements and identify and evaluate potential system impacts for projects affecting facility systems.
• Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of education and related technical experience.
• Significant experience and advanced knowledge in the design for facility-related mechanical systems and components.
• Significant experience developing mechanical project scope, evaluating design options, and preparing and reviewing design and construction specifications.
• Knowledge and use of applicable codes and industry standards such as ASME, California Building Code, and ASHRAE.
• Significant experience generating correspondence, reports, calculations, and presentations using Microsoft Office software.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact and collaborate in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering Registration in Mechanical Engineering in California or reciprocity from another state within twelve months.
• Significant experience performing design work for mechanical systems in an architectural engineering consulting environment.
• Significant experience with systems and infrastructure for ventilation systems and the ability to read and develop control system schematics.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Relocation assistance