Mechanical Engineer III

• Perform engineering analyses including heat transfer, fluid flow, vibration, and stress analysis.
  
• Utilize CAE tools such as finite element analysis software (ANSYS) as needed. Maintain proficiency in the use of the software so that these tasks can be done in a timely fashion.
  
• Design systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including: ASME piping, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, and JLab Pressure and Vacuum System Rules.
  
• Lead a team of designers and other engineers in the development of new system designs. Generate the designs utilizing 3D CAD (NX) models and document the design with 2D fabrication drawings.
  
• Present technical status reports, defend designs at engineering design and safety reviews.
  
• Serve as the responsible technical representative for the design, procurement and fabrication of subcontracted components. Interface with external vendors as necessary to ensure quality systems and components are fabricated, inspected, and delivered.
  
• Ensure all documentation is generated to support the final design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of assigned systems.
  

• Provide cost, schedule and resource information to management for planning and tracking progress of projects.
  

• Direct and supervise design staff and work with technicians and other engineers as the need and project complexity grows.
  

• Required: 10 or more years Experience Engineering Capacity
  
• Preferred: design of SRF systems and components
  

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering
  

• Able to effectively train people outside his/her work group.
  
• Able to give effective presentations to critical/high level customers and effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organizational teams.
  
• Write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.
  

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts

* Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

* 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested

* Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

* Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

* Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.