Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Mechanical Engineer - Engineering (DA108) (Time and Materials | Exempt Engagement Team - Senior Consultant Level) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. - DA108 | Prof.  This position is located in the Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina Area. 

Mechanical Engineer - Engineering (DA108) Candidates shall work to support requirements for TBC (Engineering Services) and statement of work (SOW) while maintaining required qualifications Nuclear & Environmental Management Sector.  ProSidian Team Members (# FTe's: 1) work as part of the Mechanical Engineer Engagement Team Cadre to serve as a Mechanical Engineer responsible for performing a variety of Mechanical Engineering assignments, including design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of various process equipment and systems, and generally as a member of a design, construction, operations, or review team on more complex assignments or as a lead on less complex projects.  In addition, support and engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which the US Department of Energy owns. 

A Mechanical Engineer ensures that all mechanical systems work safely and efficiently to meet user needs.  The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of engineering assignments, including design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse process equipment and systems, and generally as a member of a design, construction, operations, or review team on more complex assignments or as a lead on less complex assignments.  Additionally, Mechanical Engineers design equipment and create the operating procedures used in nuclear power plants. 

A Mechanical Engineer, or Facilities Mechanical Engineer, designs, builds, and tests various mechanical devices, like industrial machines, transportation systems, and robotics equipment.  Their main duties include locating problems with various machinery, conducting experiments to improve different product designs, and using CAD technology to build product designs.  The Mechanical Engineer will also work to provide engineering support services to assigned SRR Engineering Teams.  Engineering support services include engineering analysis, design development, and generation of design output documents, including but not limited to:

• Acts as and is recognized as a Company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems.
• Analyzing and testing prototypes and each revision of a device
• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations, analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Designing and developing prototypes
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Developing, initiating, and managing all phases of projects
• Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Essential Responsibilities:
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases to track project status.
• Generate complete design specifications for the most complex projects.
• Identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements
• May lead engineering teams and act as a mentor to engineering team members.
• May provide technical management and leadership to a group of employees for a given project, contract, or job with overall responsibility for cost, schedule, technical and employee performance.
• May train other engineers on technical issues related to engineering assignments' research, design, development, testing, and analysis.
• Perform a range of design development, construction/installation, operation, or review tasks independently, providing supervision of contributing engineers.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Piping and Valve Specifications; SME B&PVC Design and Evaluation including Pressure Protection Design; Material Handling Equipment; and Mechanical Procurement Requirements/Specifications/Data Sheets
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
• Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors
• Process Flow Diagrams; Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams; System Descriptions; Mechanical Equipment Lists; Mechanical Equipment Sizing/Calculations;
• Responsible for complete designs, construction/installation, operation, or design reviews independently or as a team leader.
• Supervising the development of computer-aided design (CAD) project drawings from junior team members
• Support the development of the technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.

Qualifications

• A variety of technical skills, industry knowledge, and soft skills to work with team members in creating effective products and devices.
• Ability to operate complex machinery
• Ability to work under pressure
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of target user and market
• Creative thinking and innovation
• Detail-oriented and able to solve problems independently
• Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must be a US Citizen | Dual Citizenship is not permitted
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical skills, and professional attitude.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent understanding of safety rules and laws on nuclear power use
• Experience with process systems in operations, field, or design work.
• Hands-on experience managing complex machinery
• Lab and field work during studies is highly recommended
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
• Possess a strong mathematics background
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer or in a similar role
• The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.
• Education typically includes theoretical coursework, hands-on projects, and training with various computer programming programs, power systems, and technically oriented material subjects, like hydraulics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent math skills, including advanced geometry, calculus, and physics
• Experience with DOE and NCS experience and Candidate must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance
• Familiarity with CAD and other mechanical design software
• Hold a Professional Engineering (PE) - Mechanical Engineering license.  To earn the PE licensure, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Mechanical Engineering and Technology (ABET) and experience working under the supervision of a licensed Mechanical Engineer.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and other Mechanical Engineering concepts
• Mechanical Engineers must have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Mechanical Engineering discipline, such as biomedical or computer Mechanical Engineering.
• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrable experience in a nuclear power plant setting are required.
• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field; a Master's or Ph.D. Is a plus
• A Master's Degree or Professional Mechanical Engineering Licensure
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• A Professional Engineering (PE) License is required
• Ability to conduct assessments and audits, independent checks, readiness reviews, or similar within DOE facilities.
• Ability to function as a consultant in solving problems.
• Adequate technical skills to read and understand drawings, diagrams, procurement packages, P&IDs, or similar.
• Candidate demonstrating experience in 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) is preferred.
• Candidate must demonstrate five (5) years of design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of ASME B31.3 code requirements.
• Computer competency in the use of Excel and MS Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in construction, testing, and project turnover
• Experience working with Design Change Control (specifically change orders and Temporary Modifications)
• Experience working with Lock Out/Tag Out programs
• Familiarity with at least one maintenance/plant operations software package (Smart Plant, Champs, or Maximo).
• History of developing or working with work packages.
• Keep up to date with fast-moving developments in science and technology
• Lead in a maintenance organization within a DOE facility.
• The candidate must have the ability to walk down systems in the field.
• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

3.6 Personnel Qualifications/Certifications --- all personnel shall have demonstrated experience in Nuclear Safety, Criticality, Radiological Engineering, Health Physics, Fire Protection, or Engineering Technical Support.  These individuals must have U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain DOE site access.

3.6.1 Nuclear and Criticality Safety --- IMC Contractor/SRS or other DOE complex experience is preferred.

Criticality personnel are required to obtain or have SRS Nuclear Criticality Safety qualifications (e.g., Criticality Safety Engineer (CSE), Senior Criticality Safety Engineer (SCSE), Criticality Safety Officer (CSO), Associate Criticality Safety Engineer (ACSE)).

Radiological Engineering and Health Physics personnel are required to achieve/maintain applicable SRS qualifications.

 3.6.2 Fire Protection: Fire protection personnel shall be ---

1. Registered professional engineer in an engineering discipline that encompasses the scope of work being performed. Or

2. Certified National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III in the applicable NICET subfield for the subject fire protection system (i.e., water-based systems layout, fire alarm systems, inspection and testing of water-based systems, special hazards suppression

systems, or special hazards suppression systems, or special hazards systems).

Or

3. Manufacturer/Factory trained and certified for the subject fire protection systems/feature. Or

4. Graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum with a minimum of four (4) years of engineering practice, three (3) of which are in design that encompasses the subject fire protection system.

3.6.3 Engineering Technical Support --- IMC Contractor/SRS or other DOE complex experience is preferred.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

WORK HOURS: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes SRS holidays. Each work day has a 30-minute lunch.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
----------- ------------ ------------

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
------------ ------------ ------------

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
---------- ------------ ------------

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME’S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.