Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer focused on the development, design, fabrication, assembly and testing of scale-up equipment for the Materials, NDE & Systems Evaluation group. In this position, the candidate will be involved in the design, fabrication, assembly, and operation of scale-up or mock-up equipment to simulate facility processes such as mixing/settling, heat transfer, filtration studies and fluid system/mechanical testing. Equipment may be designed for radioactive environments.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will design, fabricate, assemble and operate scale-up or mock-up equipment to simulate facility processes such as mixing/settling, heat transfer, filtration studies and mechanical testing. Equipment may be designed for radioactive environments. Tasks include CAD/design/drawing development, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), ASME code reviews, valve/pump selection, assembly, machine shop interface, equipment calibrations, and safety reviews. Candidate will work with principal investigators to define work scope, develop schedules, execute designated work, create novel proposals to address DOE and other agency funding calls and help mentor junior staff members. Candidate will author internal/external reports and effectively communicate experimental results and conclusions to colleagues, management and customers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering with 0-3 years relevant experience.
- MS in Mechanical Engineering with 0-2 yrs. of relevant experience
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 0-1 yrs. of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with scale-up work and process equipment simulation is highly desirable.
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Plan
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
SRNL’s Environmental & Legacy Management (ELM) Directorate closely collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and site contractors to develop, mature, and apply science and technology needed to resolve environmental challenges and advance legacy management missions. As the lead laboratory for Environmental Management (DOE-EM) and Legacy Management (DOE-LM), SRNL applies our talent and expertise to develop and deploy innovative approaches and technologies to reduce risk, cost, and schedule of environmental cleanup and nuclear material processing. Additionally, ELM is using our competencies to develop new materials and processes for a range of clean energy applications.
