Mechanical Designer

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Job Summary:

This position is for a Mechanical Designer 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 role, you will support design development of Mechanical drawings and documentation including, but are not limited to, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), ventilation & instrumentation diagrams (V&IDs), and process flow diagrams.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Use 2D or 3D CAD to create layouts and arrangement of complex machine components, systems, and assemblies to meet specifications.
• Prepare 2-D CAD Intelligent Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) based on sketches and marked up prints.
• Ensure drawings satisfy the required engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Perform proper dimensioning and designing of standard parts.
• Use extensive product knowledge and experience to create inventive mechanical solutions that are highly refined in performance, fit, and finished appearance.
• Research and investigate existing designs, supplier specifications, and industry standards to meet product and customer requirements for performance and safety.
• Responsible for data integrity of components list. Point of contact for support and troubleshooting.
• Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) and coordination with other disciplines.
• Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Level 1 - Requires an AA/AS degree with background in STEM related studies with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Level 2 - Requires an AA/AS degree with background in STEM related studies with a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Desire to learn and willingness to ask questions.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with designers and engineers on the team.
• Experience with OpenPlant PID, PlantSpace PID and/or SmartPlant P&ID.

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