Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Idaho Falls, ID, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 3,655 mechanical trade professionals in Idaho, with wages averaging around $694.75 per week. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033, significantly higher than the average for all occupations. Trade schools, unions, and industry platforms facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often surpassing $70,000 annually for experienced professionals.
About the position Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Design and Reliability Engineering department. This position is based at our Materials and Fuels Complex, where we operate on a 4x10 schedule, allowing for every Friday off. As a leading national laboratory for the Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) sector, INL plays a pivotal role in advancing nuclear research, development, and demonstration capabilities necessary for the deployment of nuclear innovations. The Materials and Fuels Complex is uniquely equipped with personnel, facilities, and infrastructure to conduct comprehensive research and development of nuclear fuels, encompassing everything from fuel development and fabrication to post-irradiation analysis. In this role, you will apply engineering principles to solve mechanical problems related to the dynamics of heat, gas, air, fluids, and solid materials. Your responsibilities will include decomposing project goals into defined design requirements, utilizing best practices in design methodologies, and developing physics-based mathematical models to support and verify designs. You will maintain a thorough understanding of applicable codes and standards, document designs to ensure compliance, and establish testing and quality requirements to uphold technical features critical to your responsibilities. You will also oversee fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement processes to ensure adherence to design specifications. Your role will involve performing calculations related to project specifications, providing solutions to technical challenges, and recommending improvements in production activities. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of new projects, ensuring that design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable regulations. You will be responsible for configuration management of assigned systems, maintaining cognizance of system status and performance, and enhancing the skills of junior engineering staff through training. Collaboration with other designers and analysts will be essential as you develop experiment requirements and support the installation and testing of experiments, ensuring that safety bases are met. This position also entails leading the design and fabrication of experiments related to nuclear safety and post-irradiation examination of test fuel, as well as directing ongoing fabrication tasks for fueled test trains. Responsibilities • Apply engineering principles to solve mechanical problems related to heat, gas, air, fluids, and solid materials. , • Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements. , • Use best practice design methodologies and technologies to develop and validate designs. , • Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to support design verification. , • Maintain familiarity with and technical understanding of applicable codes and standards. , • Document designs to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards. , • Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements to maintain technical features important to design responsibilities. , • Oversee fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement to ensure adherence to design specifications. , • Perform calculations related to project specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and mechanical design. , • Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for improvements in production activities. , • Help develop new projects at INL in your area of specialty, including proposals and business plans. , • Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable codes and regulations. , • Develop and maintain configuration management of the technical baseline for assigned systems. , • Ensure consistency in operational characteristics among applicable documents such as drawings and technical manuals. , • Enhance technical/professional skills of junior engineering staff through training. , • Collaborate with designers, customers, and analysts to develop experiment requirements and support installation and testing of experiments. , • Lead the design and fabrication of experiments related to nuclear safety and post-irradiation examination of test fuel. Requirements • Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution. , • Relevant experience commensurate with level. , • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'L' / 'Q' clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Nice-to-haves Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts , • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match , • Paid time off (personal leave) , • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance) , • Comprehensive Relocation Package
See More Details >>Engineer - Mechanical Full Time Idaho Falls, ID, US Position Purpose: Provide engineering support to the Civil/Structural & Analysis organization in a variety of projects and functions. Integrate safety into all aspects of engineering duties and personal accountability in the workplace. Duties include but are not limited to: • Perform analysis, hand calculations, modeling and simulation of structural and mechanical systems and components. • Perform linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic, analysis of such factors as stress, force, vibration, and material plasticity. Compare results to the provisions of governing codes, standards, and orders. • Perform seismic (and other natural phenomenon) analysis of structures and components of varying complexity. • Provide support to various projects requiring design and analysis of steel, aluminum. • Provide support to design teams in development of design requirements, alternative analysis, equipment selection and sizing, vendor equipment summaries and evaluations, and drawings. • Develop specifications, drawings, supporting analysis and calculations and Engineering Design Files. • Perform technical checking of Engineering Design Files and drawings for a variety of projects. • Provide support to Safety Analysis through analysis of accidents and their potential consequences. • Contribute to and develop cost estimates. • Document analyses with accurate and concise reports. Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience): • U.S. citizen • Work a 4X10 schedule, based out the Sawtelle Street Facility in Idaho Falls and be able to perform site visits as required. • Accredited four (4) year degree in civil/structural or mechanical engineering and 8 years of position-related experience. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts and relevant technical knowledge necessary to complete work. • Knowledge of and ability to apply local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines as required. • Communicate effectively with a design team, management, coworkers, and clients. • Produce written reports, analyses, and other deliverables. • Complete work on schedule, participate in reviews, and provide technical checks and peer reviews. • Have experience and be conversant in finite element analysis software. • Proficient in MS Word and MathCad. Special Requirements/Training (Optional): Prefer experience using complex structural/stress (over fluids) analysis, and Abaqus finite element analysis. Licensed professional engineer in the State of Idaho in applicable engineering field is preferred. General Employee Training including ISMS, VPP and safety meetings as required by the company or the task-specific or facility-specific conditions to be identified by the home organization supervisor or manager on the Individual Training Plan. Additional task-specific training to be identified by the home or work organization manager. Our Benefits: MarCom offers health, dental and company paid vision insurance, a company paid life insurance policy, paid time off, holiday pay and a 401(K) with a generous match.
See More Details >>• *40864BR** • *Requisition ID:** 40864BR • *Business Unit:** IND • *Job Description:** Under limited supervision, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop piping system designs, considering project requirements, standards, and regulations. • Conduct detailed engineering calculations and analyses to determine pipe sizes, wall thicknesses, material selection, and support requirements. • Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents related to process piping systems. • Perform hydraulic and stress analysis using industry-standard software to ensure the integrity and reliability of piping systems. • Participate in project meetings and provide technical input and support to project managers and other team members. • Conduct site visits and inspections to assess the feasibility of proposed piping designs and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. • Assist in the procurement process by providing technical guidance and evaluating vendor proposals for piping equipment and materials. • Collaborate with construction teams during the installation and commissioning phases, providing guidance and support as needed. • Stay up to date with industry trends, codes, regulations, and emerging technologies related to process piping systems. • Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. • Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. • Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. • Updates design requirements as necessary. • Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.. • Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. • Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). • Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. • Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. • Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff. Performs other duties as required. • Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. • Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. • May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work. • *Job Title:** Mechanical Engineer 4(Industrial/Process) • *Group:** IND • *Employment Type:** Regular • *Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Technology or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. • *Preferred Qualifications:** EPC projects for industrial clients focused on process and utility piping, process mechanical, and material handling systems. Familiarity with CAESAR, Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit) and Bluebeam. • *EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. • *Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) • *Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. • *Job Site Location:** United States - Nationwide • *Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. • *Amount of Travel Required:** 10% • *Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular • *Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position • *Skills and Abilities:** Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. • *Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. • *Pay Range Minimum:** $81,765 • *Pay Range Maximum:** $134,909 • *Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. • *Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. • *Massachusetts Applicants:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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