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Freelance Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

Malibu Boats, LLC

Malibu TN Product Engineer

Loudon, TN · On-site

Education and/or Experience BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University required Minimum 1 yrs experience in mechanical engineering or project management required Entry level experience ...

Malibu Boats Inc.

Malibu TN Product Engineer

Loudon, TN · On-site

Education and/or Experience BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University required Minimum 1 yrs experience in mechanical engineering or project management required Entry level experience ...

AtkinsRéalis

Nuclear Electrical Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

This is an entry-level position and is based out of Oak Ridge, TN. Your Role * Assist in designing ... Interface with the other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical ...

AtkinsRéalis

Nuclear Piping Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

This is an entry-level position and is based out of Oak Ridge, TN or Richland, WA. Your Role ... Design and analyze of safety and non-safety piping and mechanical components and designs for ...

SNC-Lavalin

Nuclear Piping Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN

$80K - $90K/yr

This is an entry-level position and is based out of Oak Ridge, TN or Richland, WA. Your Role ... Design and analyze of safety and non-safety piping and mechanical components and designs for ...

MS Technology, Inc.

Electrical/I&C Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Interface with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, and systems engineering ... (Entry-level positions). * Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience ...

Merritt Precision

CAD Technician I

Sweetwater, TN · On-site

This entry-level position works closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to support ... Mechanical Design, or related field, or equivalent experience. • Basic understanding of ...

Merritt Precision LLC

CAD Technician I

Sweetwater, TN · On-site

This entry-level position works closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to support ... Mechanical Design, or related field, or equivalent experience. · Basic understanding of ...

Comfortsystemsusa

BIM Designer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

... Entry-Level BIM Designer to join our MEP subcontracting team. In this role, you willassistin producing and managing detailed BIM models focused on mechanical,plumbingand electrical systems for ...

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Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Requisition ID: 181886
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
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.
District Overview
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.
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
  • 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
Qualifications
  • 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
Other Requirements:
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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