Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kforce has a clienty in Oak Ridge, TN that is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for design, layout, installation, and maintenance of piping systems and associated supports. This role will support the overall design and analysis of mechanical components, systems and piping designs for nuclear and commercial projects. Responsibilities:

• Creates detailed engineering drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models for piping routes, equipment, placement, and plant setup
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional and advanced engineering methods and applicable design codes and regulatory requirements
• Specify piping materials, fittings, valves, and support systems and perform stress analysis using software to ensure structural integrity. (e.g., PipeStress, AutoPipe, MathCAD, GT STRUDL, ANSYS)
• Specializes in the preparation of technical specifications, requisitions, and vendor recommendations for piping components
• Review of technical documents and drawings, such as General Arrangement, ISO, pipe supports, flow diagrams and P&ID), calculations, design/analysis reports, design requirements, design manuals, bill of materials, design specifications, technical specifications, data sheets, etc.
• Specializes in routine development, management and implementation of engineering analysis, activities and programs to identify and resolve routine equipment and system problems
• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines having a significant impact on project
• Conduct mentoring, guidance, and quality reviews of the work of junior colleagues when needed
• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related technical or engineering field
• Master's degree preferred
• PE preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Mastered the in-depth knowledge and experience required in piping and systems design
• Knowledge of industry codes and regulations
• Able to complete complex technical work with limited supervision
• Higher-level knowledge and application of skills of fundamental principles and concepts related to piping and mechanical design
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810
• Site experience in construction, or commissioning of plant mechanical systems for nuclear or other heavy industries would be an asset