Early Career Mechanical Process Engineer

About the Role

Amentum is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Process Engineer to join their Advanced Solutions Group. This role offers an opportunity to work on unique and complex research and development facilities across various industries. The position will provide exposure to projects as part of a multi-discipline team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of project teams to develop new process system designs supporting research and test facilities.
• Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work using selected engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Analyze design features and project requirements while applying sound engineering principles and best practices.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for project management teams and clients.
• Collaborate closely with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
• Size and specify piping and ducting systems and components, including the selection of compressors, pumps, fans, valves, flow measurement devices, and fluid conditioning equipment.
• Design:
• High-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems.
• High-temperature systems, including steam systems.
• Refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems.
• Specialty HVAC systems and components.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Support the Project Manager and Senior Engineer in ongoing design and engineering efforts.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, as well as design reviews, with project team members and clients.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, conduct studies, perform calculations, and prepare preliminary layouts and sketches.
• Develop engineering calculations and specifications and support the creation of engineering drawings.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to meet project budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• US citizenship is required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work successfully within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Knowledge of AMSE B31.1 and B31.3 and ASME B&PV Code.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow – compressible and incompressible, thermal sciences, and process systems.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• FE/EIT certification (Preferred).
• Prior design experience with process systems (Preferred).
• Experience in the design and/or maintenance of mechanical process systems (Preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoPipe, Caesar II, Mathcad, Creo, and AFT (Preferred).
• Previous DOE nuclear, DoD, NASA, or test facility experience (Preferred).

Work Environment

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment.
• Field work may be required, including climbing test stands and working around machinery.
• Travel may be required to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing of equipment, support construction activities, and provide onsite support for startup and commissioning activities.

Compensation

$70,000 - $90,000