Mechanical Engineer (Equipment Design)

DEI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Products and Technology Division. The Products and Technology division is responsible for developing new products, maintaining and improving our established product lines, and providing design support for DEI’s Consulting, Special Projects, and Major Projects groups. Take a look at our website (www.domeng.com) to see examples of the types of equipment and technology we develop.

Job overview:

This role includes a mix of creative problem solving, engineering analysis, component selection, CAD design and drafting, and practical hands-on testing of the systems we build. You will be working alongside our team of design experts to turn ideas into real parts and to find novel solutions for unique challenges. That creative aspect of design pairs with strong engineering fundamentals as you execute the required tasks to conceive, design, procure, assemble, and test custom fabricated components. Mechanical Engineers within the group take ownership of dedicated project(s) to ensure all aspects of hardware design and deployment are executed in accordance with contract requirements and to a level commensurate with the quality the Dominion customer base is used to experiencing. There are even opportunities to travel with the team implementing our equipment in the field.

Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate the ability to translate a problem statement into a physical system, delivered on time and within budget.

- Provide direct technical contribution in the form of custom tooling and equipment design to a variety of projects and proposals.

- Work with dedicated Design Engineers to finalize CAD, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings.

- Demonstrate experience in all aspects of project execution, from conceptualization through final design, procurement, technical documentation, assembly, and testing.

- Understand capabilities, production capacity, and strengths of both domestic and international vendors within an approved supply chain. Collect pricing and lead time quotes for custom components defined by released fabrication drawings according to drawing requirements, understanding of the design function, and operational experience. Answer technical questions associated with the quoting or fabrication process and select vendors based on project requirements.

- Demonstrate competence in core mechanical engineering fundamentals as required to document the proposed component design will satisfy the acceptance criteria for use, including mechanics of materials, stress analysis, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.

- Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and/or Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures to confirm the hardware prototype satisfies the functional design requirements of a customer contract.

- Manage customer relationships in advance of and during contract execution

Competencies:

- Strong engineering fundamentals (e.g., section properties, stress/strain analyses, load consideration, degrees of freedom, etc.).

- Comprehensive familiarity with fabrication/manufacturing techniques and associated capabilities and costs.

- Ability to identify process gaps and propose/develop improvements on a continuing basis.

- Ability to articulate technical ideas and abstract concepts with clear written and verbal communication.

- Preferred: Comprehensive understanding of nuclear work environment and the unique design challenges/requirements thereof.

- Preferred: Experience with Solidworks CAD modeling and drafting.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience and a minimum 5 years of engineering experience.

- Experience designing and building tooling and equipment for industrial applications (minimum 5 years).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Relocation assistance

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Reston, VA 20191 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Reston, VA 20191: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reston, VA 20191