Mechanical Design Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC., (BGS) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support our clients performing work at the DOE Hanford, WA and Portsmouth, KY.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Design Engineer duties include engineering analyses, design development, design reviews, field verification, and design recovery for existing facilities, new construction, facility refurbishment, and system modernization projects. Work may include vessels, tanks, piping and utility systems, material-handling equipment, remote tooling, facility deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), operations support, and related mechanical systems at Department of Energy sites, including Portsmouth and Hanford.

• Develop, analyze, review, and document mechanical designs for new facilities, facility modifications, refurbishment projects, and system modernization efforts, including vessels, tanks, piping, supports, material-handling equipment, lifting devices, remote tooling, and specialized mechanical equipment.
• Prepare and review design criteria, engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets, statements of work, procurement packages, drawings, technical reports, and other documentation establishing the design basis, assumptions, interfaces, equipment selections, and technical decisions.
• Evaluate existing equipment and facility conditions through review of design records, vendor data, operating information, field walkdowns, inspections, measurements, and system evaluations to support design development and design recovery.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for facility deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), including equipment isolation, removal planning, temporary configurations, and coordination of utility and power disconnect requirements with the responsible disciplines.
• Review designs for safety, constructability, operability, maintainability, accessibility, inspection, testing, and compatibility with existing facility systems and operating requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical requirements and interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls, process, HVAC, fire protection, construction, operations, and maintenance personnel.
• Review vendor and supplier documentation for technical compliance and provide engineering support during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.
• Apply applicable DOE requirements, consensus codes and standards, site procedures, and project-specific requirements while participating in design reviews, technical meetings, risk evaluations, field-condition resolution, and preparation of technical recommendations.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with at least five years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience supporting industrial, nuclear, government, energy, manufacturing, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required site access and a security or clearance badge.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance if required by the assigned project; qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOE, nuclear, environmental remediation, or other federal projects, particularly at the Portsmouth or Hanford sites.
• Experience with facility modifications, system modernization, brownfield design, design recovery, or D&D projects.
• Experience with vessels, tanks, piping systems, material-handling equipment, lifting devices, remote handling equipment, robotics, or specialized tooling.
• Familiarity with applicable ASME, ANSI, AWS, AGS, CMAA, OSHA, and DOE standards and requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar CAD software and mechanical analysis tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or active DOE clearance.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Typical work schedule will be established based on project and site requirements.
• This position is a Remote Work Arrangement with some travel/onsite requirements.

Benefits

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Starting compensation for this role typical is commensurate with experience relative to the position and may vary based on candidate geographical location.

EEO

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

Typical work schedule will be established based on project and site requirements.

This position is a Remote Work Arrangement with some travel/onsite requirements.