Mechanical Process Design Engineer

COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an onsite Mechanical Process Design Engineer position in Aiken, South Carolina.

Pay: $85–$95 per hour
Location: Aiken, SC — Onsite
Schedule: Full-time, up to 40 hours per week
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance

Mandatory Experience Requirement — Read Before Applying

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of 15 years of mechanical or chemical process design experience within the nuclear or chemical process industry.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience working at one or more Department of Energy facilities.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of these disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience producing and revising complex mechanical and process engineering design documents.

Applicants who do not meet the required nuclear/process design and DOE facility experience will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Process Design Engineer will provide senior-level design engineering support for complex nuclear facility and process-system projects at the Savannah River Site.

This position requires an experienced engineer capable of independently resolving complex technical problems, leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts, developing design deliverables, and applying advanced engineering principles to nuclear and chemical process systems.

The selected candidate will support engineering activities using established Savannah River Nuclear Solutions processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Process Design Engineer will:

• Perform complex mechanical and process engineering analysis and design development.

• Develop, review, revise, and approve engineering design deliverables.

• Lead technical efforts involving complicated requirements, specialized materials, unique processes, and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Develop engineering solutions for nuclear and chemical process systems.

• Perform equipment sizing, system evaluations, failure analyses, and accident analyses.

• Prepare and revise process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

• Develop system descriptions, mechanical equipment lists, and equipment specifications.

• Prepare pipe and valve specifications.

• Perform or support finite element analysis and ASME Code evaluations.

• Perform pipe stress analysis and mechanical integrity evaluations.

• Support material handling, fire protection, and HVAC system design.

• Review vendor drawings, calculations, specifications, and other technical submittals.

• Lead task teams assigned to resolve complex technical problems.

• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for major technical assignments.

• Monitor engineering progress, expenditures, schedules, and quality.

• Coordinate with project management, operations, construction, procurement, quality assurance, and other engineering disciplines.

• Communicate technical results through reports, presentations, calculations, and engineering documents.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to less-experienced engineers.

• Perform weekly field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and support engineering design activities.

Required Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following experience combinations:

• Ph.D. in an applicable engineering discipline with approximately 10 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline with at least 12 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with approximately 15 years of relevant experience.

A current Professional Engineer registration in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering may satisfy the additional discipline-specific education requirement.

In addition, candidates must demonstrate:

• At least 15 years of design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry.

• At least 10 years of experience at one or more DOE facilities.

• Recognition as a technical expert capable of independently solving complex engineering problems.

• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering work.

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and technical communication skills.

Required Technical Experience

Candidates must have demonstrated experience creating, reviewing, or revising documentation in one or more of the following areas:

• Process flow diagrams

• Piping and instrumentation diagrams

• System descriptions

• Mechanical equipment lists

• Mechanical equipment sizing calculations

• Pipe and valve specifications

• Failure analysis

• Accident analysis

• Finite element analysis

• ASME Code design and evaluation

• Pipe stress analysis

• Material handling design

• Fire protection design

• HVAC design

• Vendor document reviews

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Previous Savannah River Site design engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of SRNS engineering and design processes and procedures.

• Experience supporting nuclear facility modifications and capital projects.

• Current Professional Engineer registration.

• An active DOE “L” or “Q” clearance, or a DOE clearance held within the previous two years.

• Experience preparing technical publications, engineering reports, or professional society presentations.

Field and Physical Requirements

The candidate must be able to perform weekly field walkdowns. Field activities may include:

• Walking more than one-half mile.

• Working around active construction operations.

• Walking on uneven surfaces.

• Climbing ladders to access remote areas.

• Entering industrial and controlled-access areas.

• Wearing required protective clothing and safety equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Work Schedule

SRNS may utilize several work schedules, including:

• Five 8-hour days

• Four 10-hour days

• A 9/80 schedule

Overtime may be required to support project schedules and critical deliverables.

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

• An active DOE clearance is not required at the time of application unless specified for the assigned work.

• Final employment is subject to applicable security, badging, background, and site-access requirements.

Why Work With COMPA Industries?

COMPA Industries has supported Department of Energy programs for decades by connecting highly qualified technical professionals with mission-critical nuclear and national security projects.

Our employees contribute directly to complex engineering programs while receiving competitive compensation, professional support, and opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the DOE complex.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit:

• A current resume clearly showing applicable nuclear or chemical process design experience.

• DOE facility experience, including the facility names and dates of employment.

• Availability for an introductory phone or Microsoft Teams interview.

• Current or previously held DOE clearance information, when applicable.

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

No third-party recruiting agencies or C2C submissions are needed for this position.

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