Lead Physical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
Navarro Research and Engineering
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Location: Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer (3615).
- Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields.
- Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success.
- Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
- Location Notice: The specific work location for this position has not yet been confirmed by our client. We will update all applicants and this job posting as soon as the location is determined.
- Duration: This is a contract position supporting design of auxiliary systems for a Small Modular Reactor. Duration is not known at this time.
- Responsibilities:
- Design and specify mechanical auxiliary systems: heat exchangers, pumps (coolant, ventilation), compressed air systems, ventilation for access shafts.
- Develop piping and instrumentation schematics for auxiliary support.
- Collaborate with civil engineers to coordinate mechanical interface with shaft and support infrastructure.
- Perform thermal and hydraulic analyses, ensure compliance with codes and nuclear-grade standards.
- Participate in system integration and constructibility reviews.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred). 5+ years in nuclear or heavy-industry mechanical system design. Experience with PWR auxiliary systems, HVAC, and fluid system design. Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, and nuclear safety standards.
- Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Professional Engineer
- Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
