IRA Services Representative, Sr. jobs in Idaho Falls, ID

Description

Boston Government Services is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to support mechanical engineering scopes of work in the Idaho Falls, ID location.

Boston Government Services (BGS) is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

Sr. Mechanical Engineers will produce design and procurement documents for mechanical systems and specialty, first of a kind equipment. Equipment examples include pressure vessels, piping systems, gloveboxes, furnaces, high vacuum systems, gas transfer/analysis systems, process skids, metal casting, and machining equipment.

To be successful in this position, applicants should have experience and future career interests in the following skills/subject areas:

Technical:

• Produce a variety of design output documents including but not limited to systems requirements documents, calculations, drawings, bills of materials, specifications, datasheets, inspection plans, assembly instructions, and test plans/procedures.
• Ensure design outputs are of sufficient detail for use by the end user/design requestor.
• Develop build to print design drawings. This may be self-performed for small tasks or directing and checking the output of mechanical designer(s) for larger scopes.
• Strong understanding of 3D CAD modeling software and drawings.
• Consistent application of product numbering, drawing structure, and drawing numbers.
• Use of drafting standards such as ASME Y14.100.
• Application of ASME Y14.5 for dimensional tolerances and inspection criteria.
• Tolerance stack-up and error analysis calculations.
• Prepare calculations and analyses associated with mechanical designs (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, pressure vessel and piping calculations, kinematic calculations, and heat transfer calculations).
• Develop detailed equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Manage project requirements, including extraction of requirements from higher level design criteria, the definition of applicable functional and operational requirements, flow-down to design documents & procurement specifications, and verification matrix activities prior to equipment startup.
• Select materials which are compatible with corrosive gases and solutions.
• Possess general shop experience with metal cutting tools and sheet metal fabrication (e.g., mills, lathes, wire EDM, bending, water/laser cutting, etc.).
• Design fixtures and tooling for part fabrication, inspection, and assembly.
• Apply welding, non-destructive examination, and leak checking code references, symbols, and notes in accordance with AWS and/or ASME standards.
• Define and document the acceptance criteria, inspection plans, and testing required to qualify equipment and components.
• Perform technical evaluations to disposition non-conformances, respond to request for waivers/deviations, and manage engineering change packages.
• Conduct technical evaluations of custom and off-the-shelf components to identify attributes which are critical to performance.
• Support technical evaluations of structures, systems, and components to identify items relied on for safety (IROFS).

Group/Project Coordination:

• Create pre-project documents, including statements of work, cost estimates, and sequencing of design outputs for project scheduling.
• Support procurement activities by preparing and reviewing contract documents and coordinating with procurement officers.
• Integrate equipment into existing facilities, including interface control documents, and coordinating tie-ins with facility engineering representatives.
• Coordinate design reviews and design document transmittals.
• Plan and direct engineering personnel in the fabrication of equipment and test-control apparatus (Heat-Transfer Engineers, Control and Instrumentation Engineers, or Hydraulic Engineers; Product Design Engineers or Test Engineers when mechanical engineering principles are primarily used).
• Support the fabrication, installation, testing, readiness, and startup of custom designed equipment.
• Promote a professional code of conduct and ethical behavior.
• Provide technical direction and trouble-shooting skills.
• Lead small design teams.
• Provide direction to designer/drafters.
• Perform peer-review or formal design verification of design output documents.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, master’s degree preferred.  
• Experience working successfully in a collaborative environment.
• Minimum Five (10) years of engineering project experience in nuclear and industrial facilities.
• Experience in the DOE, NRC, or DOD environment.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proficiency in ASME, AWS, AISC, ASCE, and IBC Codes and Standards.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is located in Idaho Falls, ID and is a Hybrid Work Arrangement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years of DOE, NRC, or DOD environment.
• MS Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

Boston Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.