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Mechanical Engineer

Amentum
Oak Ridge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2025

About the role

Mechanical Engineer - (PFO0005ZI) 

Your Impact:

 

Our Nuclear Programs and Consulting group has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to ensure client goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters within nuclear operations and engineering. The work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with potentially some travel. Join us and love what you do. Focus on tackling the toughest challenges with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress. 

 

Here's What You'll Need:

 
  • Must have at least 5 years of design experience with HVAC
  • Minimum Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program 
  • Demonstrate experience of delivering a range of projects from concept through detailed design completion
  • Must be competent using discipline specific technical software such as: REVIT, Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, PipeFlo, AutoCAD, and MicroStation, etc.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and within the client organization
  • Sole USA Citizenship is required. No Dual citizens or visas for this role (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)

Preferred Qualifications 

  • PE license preferred
  • NQA-1 experience
  • Q clearance or eligibility to obtain a “Q”
  • Previous experience working with teaming subcontractors to produce a consolidate design
  • Previous DOE Nuclear project experience
  • Current or former US security clearance 
  • A person residing a commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office

Essential Functions Work Environment 
 

Equipment and Machines: Standard office PC, with software will be provided 

Building Information Management design software

Attendance: 
On-Site Security training is mandatory before performing project duties

Timely response to resolve issues is expected

Travel required – As needed 

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

U.S. Citizenship required. 

Valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others

Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

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