Entry Level Hydropower Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

Want to build something incredible like first-of-their-kind highly complex facilities that support our National Security Mission?  Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is looking for the best Mechanical Engineering talent to come and help construct these incredible projects that our nation's future depends on.  Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.  We have been continuously ranked among Engineering News-Record's (ENR) top 10 overall contractors for the past several decades.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.
 

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office. 

    This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering
    You will be preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client reviews, and will additionally conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs
    While supporting project teams with other Mechanical Engineers, you will be involved in system engineering, including the design, modifications, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems
    There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination 
 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university required
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• GPA above 3.0 preferred 
• Proficient in basic computer programs including MS Word and Excel, web browsing and e-mail programs
• Strong work ethic - highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; the successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site
• Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check
• All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable