Nevada National Security Sites · 16 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mercury, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the PULSE facility, providing systems engineering support and ensuring operational readiness of facility systems.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support maintaining overall cognizance of assigned facility systems, providing systems engineering support for operations and maintenance, and technical support of line management safety responsibilities for ensuring continued system operational readiness
Validate physical configuration of assigned systems. Maintains and updates system documents for Configuration Management (CM). Understands the functions and performance criteria for assigned systems per the Safety Basis, and acts as the subject matter expert for assigned systems
Support the In-service-Inspection and Technical Surveillance Requirement execution of assigned systems
Devise imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions requiring evaluation of standards and processes. Solutions may be unique
Contribute to development of engineering solutions employing new principles, concepts, and/or techniques. Demonstrate advanced communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment. Recognized Subject Matter Expert by internal colleagues. May be lead author on paper/poster
Contribute to strategies, reports and technical proposals
Develop processes, procedures, work instructions
Perform design and technical activities that require interpretation and correlation of codes and standards, complex computer software, and unique processes and procedures tailored for the work being executed
Serve as an internal subject matter expert in their discipline and is recognized by their colleagues as such
Coordinate execution of assigned projects
Prepare procurement requirements and work statements for subcontracts, and evaluates bids
Coordinate work within their discipline on moderately complex projects
Serve as lead on teams requiring coordination with other teams. Coordinates work with other project team members
May monitor work of and provide guidance to skilled technicians and other support personnel or craft
Define training program for less experienced staff in engineering skills. Advisor on work of less experienced staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering
Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) for Architects
Professional Engineer license
At least 5 years' relevant experience
Knowledge of how codes and standards of other disciplines affect their discipline
Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position
Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures
Knowledge of instrumentation & control, electrical, mechanical or electromechanical components
Self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Strong time-management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents
Knowledge is typically within one technical discipline or related disciplines
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Preferred
Strong time-management skills
Well organized, maintain safe work habits and have a broad range of technical interests and education
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
And more
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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