Job Description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Project Overview :

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security.

This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UPF is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar project and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 4/10 schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is: Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. 

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable. 

Job Summary:

You will be working as part of the HVAC Mechanical Engineering team designing and/or procuring the plant HVAC systems. You will be preparing technical reports and studies and design documentation, performing calculations using engineering software, and preparing specifications for complex mechanical equipment and supporting systems. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in HVAC mechanical system design and will be capable of developing design documents, including ventilation and instrument diagrams (V&IDs) and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements. You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design. Experience in procurement of packaged equipment is a plus.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collect the HVAC, safety, and other data and requirements for HVAC and/or other support systems.
• Design the system and specify the equipment to meet the applicable design requirements.
• Procure the equipment in accordance with applicable QA requirements.
• Coordinate with the engineering group and other disciplines in developing the detailed system design and specifying equipment in a team environment.
• Prepare reports and studies in resolving open technical issues related to the process systems.
• Develop and revise ventilation and instrument diagrams, formal calculations, and equipment datasheets and specifications in completing the detailed design for the system, including equipment selection.
• Support the associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations.
• In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), can be the “face” of Bechtel, promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to work site.
• Understanding of construction roles, practices, and economics.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards (specifically ASHRAE).
• Knowledge of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Related experience with V&IDs, calculations, and specifcations for Mechanical/HVAC systems and equipment on power plants, refineries, or chemical process facilities.
• Proficient in the use of Trane TRACETM 700 and VariTraneTM Duct Designer software.
• Knowledge of FATHOM and Arrow fluid analysis programs. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Remote job, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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