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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 11 hours ago

Process Design Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. The Process Design Engineer will provide technical leadership and creative design solutions that strategically advance centrifuge machine design and support enrichment system development, working closely with project managers and subject matter experts.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and creative design solutions that strategically advance centrifuge machine design and support enrichment system development

Report to and work closely with the Testbed Design Engineering Group Leader to deliver task assignments and design outputs while following established design processes

Work closely with Sr. Process Design Engineer(s) and other ESED subject matter experts, project managers, and WBS managers to execute discrete project scope according to approved schedules, budgets, and technical milestones

Participate in the process design of complex testbeds for evaluation and researching enrichment devices as well as production system for stable isotopes enrichment

Assist in developing process designs for new testbeds and modifications to existing testbeds based on requirements from various stakeholders

Create and maintain process design documentation including Design Basis / Systems Requirements Documents, PFDs and P&IDs, Heat and Material Balances, Line sizing and hydraulic calculations, Equipment and instrument sizing/selection including safety device (e.g. relief valve, rupture disk) sizing, Control System Narratives

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringNuclear EngineeringHydraulic modelingAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointCommunicationFast-paced environmentTeam collaboration

Required

BS degree with 2+ years of experience, or M.S. degree with at least 1 year of experience in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field of study

Ability to get and maintain a DOE Q clearance which requires US Citizenship

Ability to work flexible hours and travel when required

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities