Mechanical Engineer I (3405)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer I in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Supports the 222-S Complex with mechanical engineering and other duties as assigned with general supervision. Performs a variety of engineering duties for ventilation, vacuum, and compressed air systems including, but not limited to, design, drafting, developing and approving work packages and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), conducting field walk-downs, developing specifications, performing and/or reviewing calculations, testing, troubleshooting, design/procedural reviews, and assisting in the planning and execution of field work. Performs engineering work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering or project tasks. Demonstrates problem-solving and exercise of judgment as required on advanced level work details and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Develops mechanical equipment preventative and corrective maintenance plans and oversees their implementation. Performs regular equipment operational analysis to check for abnormal conditions and provides recommendations for repair or replacement.

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision:

• Extensive use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Experience with facility engineering and facility maintenance including compressed air systems, vacuum pump systems, ventilations system, and other design engineering documents as assigned.
• Prepare technical reports, review designs, plans, and shop drawings. Perform mechanical analysis using MathCad, AutoCAD, Smart Plant, and other software. Apply working knowledge of ANSI, ASME, ASHRAE and other mechanical codes, manuals, and standards to facility design, maintenance, and operation.
• Implement and manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) for assigned systems. Support the team planning process to develop work instruction to safely implement design changes within the 222-S Complex. Oversee field modifications and acceptance testing and perform field work complete walk downs.
• Provide limited guidance and direction to less senior engineering professionals. May function as lead specialist engineer on a task force or special assignment, coordinating the activities of the task force engineers from the discipline specialty.
• Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment. May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel.
• Evaluate system design, operating philosophy, and maintenance and make engineering recommendations to ensure system operability, efficiency, and longevity.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, maintenance, operations, business and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline and minimum 7 years of directly related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of engineering experience in a nuclear facility.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

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Compensation:

Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules