SMSI is looking for experienced Mechanical Equipment Engineer with expertise as a mechanical equipment engineer and technology expert for projects to the Department of Energy (DOE).
The work focuses on the design of custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, custom-designed research equipment, and remotely-operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials.

Job Description:
The Mechanical Engineer Senior will perform detailed design and analysis of custom equipment, individually and as part of our team. The candidate will work on a broad range of equipment including glovebox and hood containment systems, material handling equipment, small scale process piping and equipment, furnace systems, metal working systems, and pressure vessels.
Support development of functional and operational requirements, design criteria, and identification of applicable codes and standards for new design packages.
Support the LANL engineering services team at TA-55, Plutonium Facility with facility system upgrades and equipment installation design tasks.
Develop modification design change packages.
Disposition field change requests and Nonconformance Reports.
Review and approve design performed by Design Agencies external to LANL.
Review vendor data.
Assist in the development of engineering project management plans.
Assist system engineers in developing and maintaining technical baseline documents at project closeout.

Required Experience:
Minimum of 10 years design engineering experience
Demonstrated capability in the design of custom equipment and containment systems, development of design documentation including fabrication drawings, engineering analyses, strength of materials calculations, fabrication and procurement specifications.
Experience with design of specialized nuclear material handling equipment including gloveboxes preferred.
Must have a basic knowledge in the selection of materials.
Proficient with 3D design software currently used in DOE, specifically Pro/E, PTC, CREO preferred.
Must be a Professional Engineer (P.E)

Education:
Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program is required.

Additional Skillsets:
Excellent written communication skills
Minimum of one (5) year experience in glovebox ergonomics preferred.
Working experience within the DOE or Department of Defense (DoD) is valued for this position.

DOE Clearance - Applicant must be able to obtain a DOE clearance.
Eligible for Temporary Duty travel costs
Location - Los Alamos, NM
Position - Full Time

Physical Requirements:
The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:
Excellent Salary
401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Other Benefits