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Dominion Engineering, Inc. lists this Mechanical Engineer - Specialty Engineering opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dominion Engineering, Inc. (Dominion), an Allied Power company is seeking an engineer with 0 to 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or theoretical and applied mechanics, or engineering physics with mechanical focus, or nuclear engineering), including those graduating by August 2026. The candidate will be responsible for performing engineering and technical tasks applying a range of engineering analyses, under general supervision, primarily in support of consulting projects within the nuclear power industry. This position is an opportunity to develop your expertise and grow your career as an engineering professional and technical leader within the nuclear industry.
A primary area of expertise at Dominion is providing solutions and research for aging management of nuclear power plant components and materials. This position will focus on supporting engineering evaluations and research to support the industry through modeling and simulation activities, providing engineering consulting support, and may provide support to other emergent Dominion projects. Additionally, this position will involve the performance and verification of mechanical and thermal analyses supporting the development and deployment of Dominion products within the industry. Analysis areas include stress analysis, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis, modeling/simulation of degrading materials, probabilistic modeling, thermal hydraulics, and numerical analysis of other physical systems and phenomena. In addition to performing various engineering analyses, the responsibilities of this position include drafting of calculations and reports documenting analyses, as well as working with other Dominion subject matter experts and engineers to produce various types of related assessment and guidance documents for industry clients.
This position requires strict adherence to nuclear industry principles, including but not limited to:
Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety
Verbatim compliance with written work instructions and procedures
Fitness for Duty – Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace
Use of Human Performance Tools
Reports to: Director – Consulting Services
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs mechanical engineering calculations
Prepares technical reports
Develops high quality communication exhibits (graphs, charts, presentations)
Strong analytical skills
Experience using engineering analysis software such as ANSYS Mechanical or LS-DYNA or similar
Thorough technical knowledge of finite element modeling practices
Analysis approaches including:
Elastic Stress Analysis
Plastic Stress Analysis
Heat Transfer
Fatigue
Clear written and verbal communication
Detail-oriented and self-directed
Critical thinking and problem solving
Competence in core mechanical engineering fundamentals:
Mechanics of materials
Stress analysis
Fracture mechanics
Thermodynamics
Heat transfer
Ability to develop expertise in one or more of the following:
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Probabilistic fracture mechanics
Willing to travel up to 10-15% of the time (e.g., for Customer / industry meetings and occasional field support of products)
Ability to pass a drug screening test and background security investigation
Authorized to work in the United States
Physical Demands:
Work in an office environment
Overtime and non-standard work hours as required
Lift, carry, position, and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 25 lbs.)
Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment
Required Education, Experience, Certification and Licenses:
BS or MS Mechanical Engineering, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Engineering Physics (with mechanical focus), or Nuclear Engineering
Allied Power, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Allied Power, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. At Allied Power, we are committed to transparency and employee well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company matching. Additionally, we provide life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Please note that paid time off (PTO) is available for eligible positions.
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