Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Kirkland, WA or Charlotte, NC office.   

About Us:

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for large combined cycle power plants/BOP of Nuclear facilities.
• Size mechanical equipment and write mechanical equipment specifications.
• Develop equipment lists/line lists/valve lists.
• Technical bid evaluations on equipment bid packages, vendor coordination and drawing review.
• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.
• Flexible in balancing workload and priorities across multiple projects with a commitment to safety.
• Maintain and build strong professional relationships with colleagues and Clients.
• Perform clear calculations with schematics, references, and assumptions.
• Size equipment such as pumps, tanks, non-fired pressure vessels, compressors, boilers, heat exchangers.
• Calculate pipe sizes for compressible and incompressible flows.
• Basic knowledge of pipe materials, valves, relief valves and control valves.
• Coordinating questions to/from equipment suppliers and reviewing submittal documents.
• Potential occasional/infrequent travel to project site, other offices, or manufacturing plants.
• Lead a team of Engineers/Designers to support the Process/Mechanical scope on Power projects.

What will you contribute?

• Experience with detailed Engineering on Combined Cycle Power plants/BOP of Nuclear facilities.
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or similar degree from an ABET accredited college.
• Ten (10) years or more working as an engineer.
• PE license.
• Strong work ethic, Eagerness to learn, Supportive team player and Good Verbal Communication.
• Experience creating flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Experience writing equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid flow.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and ASME Section VIII.
• Familiarity with TEMA, HI, HEI, CTI, NFPA and other equipment codes and standards.
• Experienced with or desire to learn any or all: AFT Fathom; AFT Arrow; AutoCAD (P&ID); SmartPlant 3D.
• Knowledge of water treatment and or wastewater treatment.
• Experience in Project engineering.
• Knowledge of the following Renewable energy, Hydrogen gas, Pipe stress modeling software:  Pipe flow; Caesar II and Thermal plant modeling: Thermflow; GT Pro; Steam Pro.
• Experience Working at a Power Plant.

What we offer at Atkins:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 
• Flexible work schedules  
• Group Insurance 
• Paid Family Leave  
• Two Floating Holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 
• Pet Insurance  
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

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Expected compensation range is between $110K - $135K annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. Atkins is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, SNC-Lavalin family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies