Mechanical Engineer I at PARAGON ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical engineering, Solidworks, CAD software, ANSYS, Finite element analysis, Technical drawing, Engineering calculations, Project management, Vendor management, Technical writing, Problem solving, Mathematics, ASME section III, HVAC, Design fabrication, Communication

Industry

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Description

Paragon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our team in our Fort Worth, Texas office! This entry level position provides sound engineering principles in design, development, implementation, testing and evaluation (by analytical or other means) for equipment applied in nuclear safety-related projects. Mechanical engineers produce accurate and technically proficient designs of mechanical and electromechanical equipment to support custom solutions for operating issues within a nuclear station or other nuclear operated facilities. Responsibilities: * Identifies and analyzes project requirements to accurately evaluate project needs. * Ability to read and understand design/industry specifications and technical drawings. * Compiles and reviews exiting mechanical designs and specifications for purchasing or fabrication. * Collect basic information about material or equipment for projects. * Preparation of Bills of Materials and purchase orders for materials. * Evaluate and provide feedback to proposals, quotes, and bids from vendors in support of the sales team. * Selects vendors to purchase products; visit vendor facilities to conduct inspections, audits, or performance reviews and ensure that required standards are met. * Writes and coordinates test plans and test reports. * Performs engineering calculations are necessary to support critical design or analysis of equipment. * Technical execution of projects/orders and coordinating with business segment team and supporting engineering staff. * Technical oversight of project related work, project deliverables, and associated submittals to customers. * Produces designs and layouts for mechanical systems/equipment. * Reports status of activities timely and accurately. Establish and communicate estimated delivery dates of materials or equipment. * Meets project timeline and scheduled due dates. * Maintains complete, updated, and accurate project files that contain all appropriate engineering elements of the project. * Identify and resolve non-conformances to contractual or industry requirements. * Assist other Engineers and Project Managers when needed. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required. * Experience in nuclear or a related field is a plus. * Experience with ASME Section III, HVAC, or design fabrication will be strongly considered. * Professional engineer license (state issued) recommended but not required. * Must have professional level knowledge of Solidworks or other similar CAD software, ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) 3-D modeling. * Must have technical, analytical, communication and time management skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your daily work based on priority of multiple projects. * In-depth mathematical knowledge; algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. * Expected to have strong problem-solving skills, capable of coming up with creative approaches for generating new ideas and improving existing processes or products within the bounds of quality and industry regulations. * Communicate effectively, both verbally and written. A strong candidate must be able to communicate with any and all levels within the organization and be able to do so while maintaining business professionalism. * Occasional travel required up to 10%. Why Paragon? At Paragon, our mission is to lower the carbon footprint through innovative nuclear programs that are safe, sustainable, and economical. We support critical energy and national security applications through excellence in engineering, responsiveness, and integrity. Our team operates with a shared set of values, we stay persistent in solving challenges, collaborate with purpose, and approach every project with technical passion and professionalism. Ready to become a Paragonian? If you are looking for a technically challenging role with purpose, professional growth, and the opportunity to support national security and energy reliability, we would love to hear from you. Paragon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

The mechanical engineer will design, develop, and test mechanical equipment for nuclear safety-related projects. Responsibilities include managing project requirements, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring technical compliance with industry standards.