Mechanical Design Engineer
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that conducts science and technology research in energy, national security, computing, materials, neutron science, isotopes, and related fields.
About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy. Managed by UT-Battelle for DOE, it operates research infrastructure and user facilities, conducts applied and fundamental research, and currently advances AI-enabled scientific discovery alongside its energy and national-security missions.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will design and analyze mechanical systems for nuclear and radiological facilities. You will define requirements, inspect conditions, create engineering documents and analyses, coordinate installation and testing, support procurement and construction, troubleshoot issues, and prepare technical reports and estimates.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Minimum of eight years of design-engineering experience for custom equipment and mechanical systems
- Knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, materials, and fabrication design
- Skill with 3D CAD software
- Experience with Product Data Management systems
- Ability to support multiple projects and changing priorities
- Strong communication skills
- Complete a pre-hire physical
- Obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge
Responsibilities
- Define and record project design requirements, assumptions, connections, and standards
- Check existing conditions through records review, site visits, measurements, and inspections
- Create calculations, analyses, specifications, and design documents
- Coordinate installation, testing, safety, and system interfaces
- Ensure design packages document implementation inspections, tests, turnover steps, records, and updates
- Resolve conflicts among requirements, design details, vendor information, and field conditions
- Provide technical guidance for purchasing, fabrication, construction, and project completion
- Lead field checks, plan tests, and correct issues
- Design or improve structures, systems, and components in Hazard Category II and III nuclear facilities
- Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical reports and calculations
- Use CAD tools to share designs and support prototyping or simulation
- Write engineering specifications and review external submissions
- Prepare studies and cost estimates
- Troubleshoot system problems and recommend solutions
- Organize project data and report technical progress
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts