Principal Mechanical Equipment and Glovebox Design Engineer

Overview Join ENERCON Federal Services' Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) team and play a pivotal role in designing advanced specialty equipment that supports some of the nation's most complex nuclear, cleanup, and next‑generation energy missions. In this role, you'll engineer first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) mechanical systems—including gloveboxes, hot cells, shielded enclosures, remote‑operated equipment, and custom facility upgrades—to help the DOE and SMR developers solve their most demanding challenges.The Federal Services team delivers specialized engineering services across multiple Department of Energy (DOE) facilities and sites, including HVAC, hydraulic, and piping system design. Your work directly supports legacy nuclear waste cleanup, site stewardship, safe radiological waste handling, and the development of future nuclear technologies.Kennewick, WANaperville, ILOverland Park, KSResponsibilities Design FOAK & Specialty Nuclear Equipment: Engineer gloveboxes, hot cells, containment systems, shielding structures, remote‑handling mechanisms, and other specialty nuclear equipment. Develop complex mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms, process/piping systems, transportation & handling containers, and facility upgrade solutions.Advanced 3D Modeling & Detailed Design: Create high‑fidelity 3‑D CAD models using SolidWorks (preferred), Inventor, or CREO (6+ years recommended). Produce build‑to‑print drawings, fabrication packages, and reverse‑engineered models for legacy equipment. Incorporate manufacturability, assembly sequencing, ergonomics, and maintenance access into all designs.Mechanical Analysis & Engineering Calculations: Perform FEA including structural, thermal, CFD, vibrational, modal, fatigue, creep, and buckling analyses. Conduct mechanical system calculations and design justification in accordance with DOE/NRC requirements.Fabrication, Installation & Testing Support: Support prototype builds, manufacturing, and installation. Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plans, commissioning test plans, and operational readiness support. Interface with fabricators, machinists, and field engineers to resolve issues and optimize designs.Nuclear Codes, Standards & Quality: Apply advanced knowledge of ASME NQA‑1, ASME BPVC Sec III/VIII, CGD processes, NRC regulations, IEEE, ASTM, AWS, AGS, and stringent configuration control. Ensure compliance with DOE nuclear facility safety and design requirements.Collaboration, Leadership & Client Interaction: Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical lead on multidisciplinary project teams. Engage directly with DOE clients, national laboratories, and plant engineering teams. Conduct onsite system walkdowns and translate operational and safety needs into engineered solutions. Communicate clearly with clients through documentation, presentations, and technical reviews.Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university10+ years of mechanical system design experience (DOE/nuclear strongly preferred)6+ years of advanced CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred; Inventor/CREO acceptable)Expertise in: Mechanism design, containment systems, gloveboxes, shielding, piping/systems, manufacturing & fabrication supportBuild‑to‑print design and reverse engineeringFOAK/specialty equipment developmentExperience with one or more of the following codes and standards: AGS, AISC, ACIASTM C1533, ASTM C1554, ASTM C172517IAEA Safety StandardsStrong experience supporting fabrication, installation, commissioning, and FATs.Advanced FEA skillset (structural, thermal, CFD, dynamic, modal, fatigue, creep, buckling).Understanding of nuclear‑relevant materials and materials science considerations.Strong communication, documentation, and client‑facing skills.Ability to travel up to 10% for site walkdowns and client support.Preferred experience with: Thermal‑hydraulic analysisHVAC, hydraulic, or piping system designAFT FATHOM / ARROW / IMPULSE, AutoPIPE, HVAC airflow/load softwareProfessional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Compensation Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.Additional Information Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr