Mechanical Design Engineer, Plant Piping Systems

The role

You will design plant piping and equipment systems by translating P&IDs and process architecture into constructible designs. You will own systems from sizing and selecting components to performing analysis and overseeing installation on the construction site.

What you will do

• Own detailed mechanical design of plant piping and equipment systems
• Size and select pipe, valves, fittings, and supports
• Drive routing and layout decisions with process and structural partners
• Perform structural and flow analysis
• Specify materials, wall thicknesses, and support methods
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and procurement specifications
• Make component trade-offs between performance, availability, and lead time
• Work with process engineers, structural engineers, and procurement

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design for industrial plants, chemical facilities, or similar high-hazard environments
• Strong command of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and material selection
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools for mechanical design and layout
• Ability to read P&IDs and process documentation
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Nice to have

• Experience in nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, or gas processing facilities
• Proficiency in piping design standards (ASME, ANSI, or equivalent) and familiarity with pressure vessel codes
• Experience with stress analysis tools and piping flexibility analysis (e.g., Caesar II or similar)
• Knowledge of compressible flow, vacuum systems, and cryogenic piping design
• Procurement experience on large-scale facilities, including vendor engagement and managing long-lead components
• Experience bringing a first-of-a-kind or large capital project from design through construction and commissioning
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward one
• A track record of thriving in fast-paced, multidisciplinary, resource-constrained environments

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization

About the company

General Matter enriches uranium and is designing, building, and operating low-cost enrichment services in the US. The company is mission-driven to make nuclear energy the cleanest, safest, and most affordable source of baseload power.