Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Title: Mechanical Engineer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain
At LBYD Federal, "Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsive", is our motto we live by and practice each day. With the capability to produce high quality designs in a fun, supportive and exciting atmosphere, we recognize our employees are our greatest asset. We offer an exciting variety of opportunities for employees to develop and grow their careers, working alongside diverse and supportive team members to achieve success. We maintain our responsiveness to clients and partners by allowing our employees the autonomy to achieve success.
Along with a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching, we strive to maintain a 98% employee retention rate, by providing our employees endless growth opportunities. Unique opportunities such as a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a wellness program, celebrating our employees time with us through our employee service awards program, and many others meant to enhance the employee experience ultimately led to high employee satisfaction. Additionally, we strive to support the communities we live, work, and enjoy by taking part in community fundraisers, and volunteering through local and national organizations.
We give you the flexibility to achieve your best work by offering hybrid working options, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity and diversity, creating a workplace we feel everyone can achieve success. We take pride in the impact our employees make as leaders, no matter the level within the organization. You will be connected with like-minded, high achieving individuals upon joining our organization leading and participating in the most challenging designs across the world.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Design and develop industrial, domestic, and commercial systems. Striving for excellence, design engineers are innovative, detail-oriented, and analytical. They interact with clients, vendors, contractors, architects, and fellow engineers every day to produce required coordinated designs. Responsible for writing specifications, schematics, and diagrams, coordinated with the client's needs, codes and other disciplines. Performing feasibility studies for industrial, domestic, and commercial technical developments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate with team members to execute project scope, schedules, and budgets in conformance with the project and customer requirements.
Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria, and federal laws and regulations in order to provide sound technical recommendations in writing.
Apply innovative technical principles, practices, and theories to the resolution of technical issues.
Perform field investigations, including the review of as-built drawings, to determine existing conditions, document findings, and provide a report to include written summary of observations, data collected, and photographs.
Coordinate with Government client, team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and various regulatory agencies.
Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, design changes for both design-build and design-bid-build projects, project deliverables, submittals, cost proposals from contractors, etc., to ensure compliance with customer and RFP requirements.
Provide technical support for the review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittals, and field inspections.
Provide technical support for construction field activities.
Provide technical assistance for field investigations, witness testing, and commissioning efforts.
Prepare various permit applications and assist with calculations and report writing.
Documenting all project communications
Participate in site field investigations and client / user interviews to identify project needs, constraints and opportunities
Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
Use computer programs and spread sheets for engineering analysis and presentations.
Assist in the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems including piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, rotating equipment, and vacuum components.
Define cleaning, welding, and installation procedures to meet nuclear-grade purity standard and vacuum integrity requirements.
Contribute to safety reviews, risk mitigation/planning, and QA/QC documentation for critical mechanical systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited Architectural or Engineering college curriculum.
Minimum 10 years design experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, Section VIII).
Demonstrated experience in preparing correspondence, written reports and in briefing management personnel.
Skills and Abilities:
Sound understanding of technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi-discipline engineering project design and construction.
Knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and verbally.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents.
Ability to delegate tasks to others
Ability to design all components of a project
Ability to manage projects from inception to completion
Detail-oriented time management with the ability to meet deadlines and focus on project schedules
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficient in the use of Revit, AutoCAD
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
. Excellent understanding of customer expectations and deliverables and the desire to produce good quality products.
Special Requirements:
Must be a US citizen, possess a passport, and have the ability to travel up to 25%
PE - U.S. Professional Engineering Registration
Holds an active Q-clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with vacuum systems, cryogenic, high-purity piping or handling specialty gases relevant to UF6 flow and containment.
Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, B31.3, or similar codes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
Routine use of standard office equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work generally conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional travel to project sites but may serve as a Field Engineer during construction. Occasional travel may be required.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
