Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 279862 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Knoxville, TN 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. The Knoxville Engineering Office serves the Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) Global Business Unit within Bechtel. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

This position is for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will work on various projects as part of the NS&E engineering execution center team. The projects assigned involve government work through various sectors, including DOD and DOE. In this role, you will be involved in design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s mechanical aspects are met. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Originate and/or revise Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), calculations, data sheets, material requisitions, and specifications.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications.​ 
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​. 
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.​ 
• Coordinates mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups​. 
• When delegated, provides guidance to other mechanical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects.​
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues.​ 
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution​ 
• Mentors and assists more junior mechanical team members​. 
• Completes mechanical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance​. 
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.​ 
• Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work products.
• Support development of project cost and schedule estimates.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an ABET accredited university/college and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Related experience includes, but is not limited to, experience in Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) development, fluid system design, hydraulic, heat transfer, and thermodynamic calculations, and equipment specification and design. development for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power, or chemical process facilities.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
• Hands-on Microsoft office programs and other computer programs.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering work processes, procedures, and specifications.
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• (Preferred) - Prior experience working in an execution center environment and demonstrated flexibility in work assignments.
• (Preferred) - MS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• (Preferred) – Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
• (Preferred) - Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.
• (Preferred) - Registered Professional Engineer in the USA (Mechanical or related).
• (Preferred) - Possesses an active security clearance or have the ability to obtain one upon hire.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com