Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Equipment & Process

Design with purpose. Build for reliability.

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen our manufacturing and chemical processing operations that support the commercial nuclear power industry. Based 100% on-site in Ogden, UT and reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering, you will elevate mechanical integrity, throughput, and compliance through rigorous design and disciplined execution.

Your impact

• Serve as the primary engineering partner to operations and maintenance, delivering daily technical support that keeps systems productive and safe.
• Lead end-to-end design for new or modified systems—including process/equipment specification, installation oversight, fabrication coordination, testing, and qualification—while enforcing safety and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate failures using engineering analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Scout, assess, and recommend innovations in materials, machinery, manufacturing methods, and chemical processing techniques to address complex challenges.
• Establish robust methods for materials selection, equipment layout, and process design.
• Perform hand calculations and Finite Element Analyses (ANSYS or equivalent) to validate performance and reliability.
• Direct cross-functional capital projects, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, risk, and budget.
• Produce and maintain project charters, management plans, schedules, WBS, risk management plans, and financials.
• Generate precise engineering specifications, drawings, and design documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or comparable degree.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or chemical plant settings.
• Proficient with Autodesk or SolidWorks and ANSYS.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes.
• Demonstrated capability in CAD, mechanical design, and engineering execution.

Role details

• Location: Ogden, UT (100% on-site).
• Reports to: Senior Manager of Engineering.