Principal Mechanical Process Design Engineer

Pay Range: USD $175,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr. About Us:

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Overview:

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Process Design Engineer to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC.

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.

Responsibilities:

DUTIES:

- Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.

- Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems.

- Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

- Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.

- Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.

- Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.

- Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.

- Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.

- Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.

- Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.

- Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.

- Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.

- Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.

- Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

- Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.

- Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS.

- Engineering analysis, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Process Flow; Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams; System Descriptions; Mechanical Equipment Lists; Mechanical Equipment Sizing; Pipe and Valve Specifications; Failure Analysis; Accident Analysis; Finite Element Analysis; ASME Code Design and Evaluation; Pipe Stress Analysis; Material Handling Design; Fire Protection Design; HVAC Design; and Vendor Document Reviews.

- Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

Education Requirements:

- Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience. - MS with 8+ years’ experience. - BS with 10+ years’ experience or more. BS Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Qualifications:

- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.

- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

- The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry.

- The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities.

- Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.

- Candidate must demonstrate experience creating and revising documentation in one or more of the following areas: Process Flow; Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams; System Descriptions; Mechanical Equipment Lists; Mechanical Equipment Sizing; Pipe and Valve Specifications; Failure Analysis; Accident Analysis; Finite Element Analysis; ASME Code Design and Evaluation; PipeStress Analysis; Material Handling Design; Fire Protection Design; HVAC Design; and Vendor Document Reviews.

- Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing of ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.

- Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.

- Previous SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures are preferred.

Work Schedule: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. Client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes Client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. Why Omega Technical Services?:

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. *Based on eligibility requirements.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.