Mechanical Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Paragon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Chiller Service Engineering Team in our Fort Worth, Texas office! This position provides sound engineering principles in testing and evaluation (by analytical or other means) for industrial pressure retaining and process measuring equipment applied in nuclear safety-related projects. Includes development of design drawings, item testing plans, various calculations, and subsequent test reports. This role will manage a number of projects as well as provide assistance to a senior level engineers managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to ensure that equipment technical specifications are met, that project scope is performed with adequate engineering rigor while mitigating project risk in order to maintain project schedule and provide the highest quality possible result.
• Involved with project scheduling to ensure project deliverables are reasonable for project execution.
• Maintain schedules through interaction with project management, engineering, production personnel and clients.
• Work as a single point of contact for engineering for multiple projects for multiple clients.
• Maintain ongoing project requirements and specifications for multiple projects for multiple clients.
• Perform design reviews with the engineering team to ensure that the design meets the client requirements, GD&T standards and quality is being maintained.
• Preparation of Bills of Materials and purchase orders for material.
• Creation and refinement of design and test documentation to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the quality and documentation goals of a project.
  • Commercial Grade Dedication plans, Factory Acceptance Test plans.
  • Seismic, Harsh Environmental, and/or EMI/RFI qualification test plans and reports
  • Engineering calculations/evaluations.
  • Design drawing package creation (including Solidworks CAD).
• Creation of project documentation to convey key aspects of a design to a client or manufacturing partner.
• Perform root cause, apparent cause and/or common cause analysis and testing activities, when required.
• Direct communication with clients.
• Work as peer review of documentation prior to client delivery.
• Interaction with the production floor to resolve design and/or testing issues.
• Collaborate with other engineers to increase knowledge/skills.
  • Develop analytical processes.
  • Share experience.
  • Review others designs.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an applicable engineering discipline or equivalent with 6+ years industry experience (industrial equipment, process measurement, equipment test programs, manufacturing) is required.
• Experience in nuclear energy or a related field is a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus but not required. EIT mentorship available.
• Experience with SolidWorks software preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Must be able to communicate with any and all levels and groups within the organization and shall be able to do so whilst maintaining business professionalism.
• In-depth mathematical knowledge; algebra, geometry, calculus, and their applications.
• Must have strong problem solving skills, capable of coming up with creative approaches for generating new ideas and improving existing processes or products within the bounds of quality and industry regulations.

Why Paragon?

At Paragon, our mission is to lower the carbon footprint through innovative nuclear programs that are safe, sustainable, and economical. We support critical energy and national security applications through excellence in engineering, responsiveness, and integrity. Our team operates with a shared set of values, we stay persistent in solving challenges, collaborate with purpose, and approach every project with technical passion and professionalism.

Ready to become a Paragonian?

If you're looking for a technically challenging role with purpose, professional growth, and the opportunity to support national security and energy reliability, we’d love to hear from you.

Paragon is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.