System Engineer (3214)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a System Engineer for Idaho Falls, ID.  

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Apply advanced science, technology, and engineering concepts to design, analyze, and model a structure, system, or component (SSC) through preparation of releasable drawings, specifications, and other design documents.  Develops solutions to complex problems or creates innovations through adaption of emerging technological developments or processes.  Be aware of and apply the latest technologies, manufacturing techniques and engineering tools to the design effort. Plans and conducts efforts on complex assignments or projects.  Reviews progress and evaluates results.  May lead or direct major complex projects.  Act in liaison capacity with other departments, divisions, and branches.  Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures.   Integrate safety into all aspects of the engineering designs. Be totally committed to safety in the workplace for yourself and for others. Support the Fluor Idaho One Safety program goals for maintaining a safety conscious work environment. Including active participation in safety programs and activities. Maintain a working knowledge of the Federal and State Orders and Regulations, National Consensus Codes and Standards, and quality assurance. environment, safety, and security requirements. 

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Review Customer Requirements and Develop Design Concepts:

• Communicate with customer to understand customer’s requirements and identify customer’s design goals
• Identify interfaces to other system components
• Identify applicable codes, standards, regulations, and procedures
• Concur with technical and functional requirements(TFRs, FCFs, FDCs, SDDs)
• Evaluate hazards and safety requirements
• Determine environmental and pollution prevention checklist requirements
• Determine other ESH&QA (e.g., ALARA, Life Safety, Fire Protection, & IH)requirements
• Understand and research existing systems
• Research vendor literature
• Identify whether and what type of design activities are needed
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment
• Identify research, studies and testing required to proceed with the design
• Prepare design options and concepts

Develop Design Work Package:

• Negotiate engineering design schedules
• Determine engineering tools to use in areas of expertise

Complete and Document Detailed Design

• Incorporate safety into all aspects of the design
• Develop and/or evaluate design alternatives
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines
• Confirm compliance to applicable of codes and standards
• Perform and document design analyses

Develop and use mathematical models

• Confirm design complies with requirements
• Prepare and issue construction/fabrication drawings
• Develop and issue construction specifications
• Develop materials and parts lists
• Develop engineering design files (EDFs)
• Develop system design descriptions (SDDs)
• Develop acceptance criteria

Verify Design

• Participate in the design review process
• Utilize alternate mathematical models
• Support troubleshooting on final installation
• Support acceptance testing at project startup

Construction and Project Closeout:

• Support procurement of materials, equipment, and services
• Support development of work orders
• Support construction, installation, and start-up efforts
• Prepare field change documentation when required
• Support operational and maintenance procedure development and training
• Update (as-build) documentation as directed by the Design Authority
• Support readiness reviews

Training and Safety Qualifications

• Maintain training qualifications current
• Review and support all company policies
• Participate in employee and company safety activities and programs
• Support and promote a safety conscious work environment

Leadership and Mentoring

• When assigned, oversee project design tasks
• Request multidiscipline resources to accomplish design tasks
• Mentor less experienced engineers using a broad depth of engineering experience

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university/college plus 8 years relevant experience. Master’s plus 5 years relevant experience.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. 

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability