Mechanical Engineer

The mechanical engineer provides sound engineering principles in design, development, implementation, testing and evaluation (by analytical or other means) for equipment applied in nuclear safety-related projects. Mechanical Engineers produce accurate and technically proficient designs of mechanical and electromechanical equipment to support custom solutions for operating issues within a nuclear station or other nuclear operated facilities

Responsibilities

• Identifies and analyzes project requirements to accurately evaluate project needs.
• Ability to read and understand design/industry specifications and technical drawings.
• Compiles and reviews exiting mechanical designs and specifications for purchasing or fabrication.
• Collect basic information about material or equipment for projects.
• Preparation of Bills of Materials and purchase orders for material.
• Evaluate and provide feedback to proposals, quotes, and bids from vendors in support of the sales organization.
• Selects vendors to purchase products; visit vendor facilities to conduct inspections, audits, or performance reviews and ensure that required standards are met.
• Writes and coordinates test plans and test reports.
• Performs engineering calculations are necessary to support critical design or analysis of equipment.
• Technical execution of projects/orders and coordinating with Business Segment Team and supporting engineering staff.
• Technical oversight of all project related shop work, project deliverables, and associated submittals to customer.
• Produces designs and layouts for mechanical systems/equipment.
• Reports status of activities timely and accurately. Establish and communicate estimated delivery dates of materials or equipment.
• Meets project timeline and scheduled due dates.
• Maintains complete, updated, and accurate project files that contain all appropriate engineering elements of the project.
• Identify and resolve non-conformances to contractual or industry requirements.
• Assist other Engineers and Project Managers when needed.

Nicholas Cope