Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Sr. Mechanical Engineer owning mechanical design basis, analysis, and technical interfaces for high-temperature process piping, pressure vessels, and pressure-retaining components supporting the Oak Ridge Fuel Recycling Facility.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (nuclear fuel recycling)
Builds
High-temperature piping, pressure vessels, and pressure-boundary components for the Oak Ridge Fuel Recycling Facility
Domain
Nuclear energy / Fuel recycling / High-temperature process systems
Required skills
Piping stress and flexibility analysis, Pressure vessel analysis, Thermal analysis, Materials selection for high-temperature/corrosive service, ASME code compliance, Design-by-analysis, Technical writing, Engineering judgment
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) registration, Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Technologies
ASME B31.3, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII
Responsibilities
Perform and review piping stress and flexibility analyses, Perform and review pressure vessel analyses, Select and qualify materials for high-temperature and corrosive service, Design and review vessels, piping, nozzles, flanges, and other pressure-boundary components, Define piping layout and support requirements, Coordinate piping and vessel interfaces with process equipment and structures, Develop procurement specifications and technical bid evaluations, Support commissioning and root-cause evaluations, Mentor other engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC