Senior Mechanical Engineer

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions supporting critical missions across defense intelligence energy and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage driven by purpose collaboration and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER to support our AIKEN SC office out at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The Engineer will provide engineering support for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facilities and projects in Design Services. The Engineer must have demonstrated experience in preparing documents to support the development of or changes to complex engineering designs or design changes supporting facility or project scoped work.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design coordination and delivery of building mechanical systems for the SRS facilities. This role has the involvement with HVAC plumbing and piping system designs; potential leadership of mechanical engineering teams; and be accountable for the technical quality and quality and compliance of performed work.

The successful candidate will work close with project management discipline leads and facility management to deliver fully coordinated code-compliant and high-quality engineering solutions in accordance with the SRS established procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the design of HVAC plumbing and piping systems including B31.3 process piping.
• Develop review approve and check engineering calculations layouts specifications and drawings.
• Apply advanced engineering judgement to resolve complex design issues.
• Support project planning by assisting with; scope definition equipment sizing schedule development & budget control for mechanical design issues
• Coordinate mechanical designs with structural electrical architectural and process disciplines.
• Apply applicable codes standards and procedures (e.g. IMC ASHRAE NFPA ASME).
• Familiar with SRS Engineering Standards Program.
• Ensure all work under your technical responsibility complies with SRS engineering and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• 15 years in industrial/government design of Mechanical HVAC Plumbing and related mechanical building systems.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from concept through detailed design completion.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes & standards (IMC NFPA ASHRAE ASME etc

Preferred Requirement

• Previous demonstrated work history with the SRS Engineering standards program & SRS engineering procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work in a secure engineering environment.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to read and use computer-aided design software effectively.
• Appropriate PPE and training will be provided as required.

Other requirements

• Good communication and analytical skills: knowledgeable about Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work overtime or outside normal work hours as needed.
• Individuals must be capable of obtaining a DOE site security badge. The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the work the candidate must be a US Citizen; dual citizenship is not permitted.

Additional notes

SRS office location is required; telework is situational per SRMC procedure.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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