Mechanical Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to work in our Facility and Design and Project Engineering department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research and Education Campus with every other Friday off.

You will use design methodologies, technologies, and processes which are best practice for the technical discipline to establish a design, and to validate that the design meets defined requirements. You will report directly to the manager of the Facility and Design and Project Engineering department.

Responsibilities Include:

• Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements.
• Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to support and verify design.
• Maintain familiarity with and technical understanding of codes and standards applicable to the discipline.
• Document the design (controlled and approved models, drawings, specifications, and design descriptions) to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements to ensure technical features important to design specifications are maintained.
• Oversee or otherwise ensure that fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement are done according to the design.
• Perform calculations related to the specifications of project, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and mechanical design.
• Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for improvements in production activities. This may include planning, design, and constructing manufacturing facilities and similar structures or production processes.
• Lead the development of new projects at the INL in area of specialty, including the development of proposals and business plans.
• Ensure any design modification meets the technical baseline requirements and applicable codes and regulations. Recommend and initiate modifications to support programmatic missions and operational goals and lead preparation of design efforts.
• Develop, ensure adequacy of, and maintain configuration management of the technical baseline. Establish and maintain configuration management of assigned system. Maintain cognizance of system/equipment status and performance through review of operating logs and observation of operations.
• Ensure consistency in operation characteristics among applicable documents such as drawings, technical manuals, operating instructions, emergency operating procedures.
• Enhance technical/professional skills of junior engineering staff through mentoring and training.
• Work with other designers, customers, and analysts to develop requirements, perform conceptual and final designs, follow all fabrication and inspection activities, construction activities, support installation and testing, and support development of integrated analyses to ensure that facility safety bases are met.
• Lead the development of project specific documentation, such as checked and signed drawings. Check drawings developed by others.
• Experience in Mechanical HVAC, Process Piping and Plumbing systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Requirements:

• PE License.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($77,628 - $159,228) / Level 3 ($93,204 - $191,076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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