What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer III position at Orano Federal Services (OFS)?
Orano FS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III (Equipment Design Engineer) for nuclear fuel cycle and related facilities. The initial focus of the work scope will be back end fuel handling equipment. The scope may also later include nuclear material packaging/ancillary equipment; material processing and handling equipment/systems; remote maintenance equipment/systems; confinement structures (e.g., hot cells); etc. Equipment may be deployed in permanent facilities/structures or as temporary/modular systems.
The individual will:
- Engage stakeholders and assist in the development of requirements (e.g., functional, regulatory, etc.) and identification of applicable codes/standards for the proposed equipment;
- Perform research and identify approaches for meeting the proposed requirements (e.g., via appropriate combinations of COTS components, modified COTS components, and/or custom components/equipment);
- Develop conceptual design options for the equipment;
- Support the development of cost estimates for completing the design, fabrication, testing, and installation of the equipment;
- Complete preliminary design and detailed design for the chosen option (in conjunction with other supporting disciplines such as electrical/I&C engineers, structural mechanics engineers, designers, etc.); and
- Support fabrication, installation, and testing of the equipment.
Major Duties and Responsibilities could include but are not limited to the following:
- Development of engineering packages (drawings, specifications, other technical documents) for the equipment;
- Interfacing with project management, other engineering disciplines, procurement personnel, and startup/operations personnel throughout the equipment development life cycle;
- Providing requirements for facility design/layout to facilitate equipment access, performance of maintenance/inspection, and equipment removal;
- Providing recommendations with respect to equipment standardization/modularization; and
- Ensuring compliance with government, organization, and customer engineering requirements, standards and procedures.
Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists the base salary, we also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.
Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary Range: $71,000 - $112,000
[Note: Orano FS has offices in Charlotte, NC; Aiken, SC; Federal Way, WA; Pasco, WA; Tri-Cities Area and Idaho Falls, ID. Based on candidate proximity, consideration may be given to placing personnel in one of these locations.]
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more...
Ideal qualifications
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience
- Knowledge of engineering standards & criteria
- Strong problem identification/resolution skills
- Attention to detail & schedule sensitivity
- Strong written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop & maintain good interpersonal relationships; and
- Prof. w/Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Desired requirements, used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position:
- Experience w/ 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and/or analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ANSYS FLUENT)
- Multi-discipline (I&C) knowledge base
- Ability to support project technical team
- Specific knowledge/experience with respect to design of nuclear facility handling equipment/specialty equipment/tooling, nuclear material packages, hot cells/shielded enclosures/gloveboxes, etc.
- Robotics experience
- PE license.
Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
Orano 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.
Salary : $71,000 - $112,000