Senior Mechanical Engineer, Cryogenics Group

Brookhaven National Laboratory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in New York is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to enhance cryogenic systems for their Electron-Ion Collider. Candidates should possess advanced degrees in engineering and extensive experience in cryogenic processes. Responsibilities include system level engineering, collaboration on design requirements, and managing equipment procurement. Salary ranges from $106,650 to $207,750 annually, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD plus 5+ years of related experience in engineering.
• Experience with procurement and installation of plant equipment.
• Ability to create and check detailed mechanical drawings and models.

Responsibilities

• Perform overall system level engineering.
• Collaborate with technical experts on requirements and interfaces.
• Define equipment requirements and prepare specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Cryogenic systems experience

Finite element analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

PhD in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Comsol

MS Project

Job description

he Cryogenics Group is responsible for upgrading existing cryogenic systems, designing and installing new systems, and operations of these systems that will be part of the Electron-Ion Collider. The existing central plant and existing Hadron Storage Ring cryo-distribution system will be upgraded/renewed and re-used. New 2K satellite systems and new 2K distribution systems will be added to meet EIC requirements. The cryogenic system cools various superconducting magnets and various superconducting RF cavities throughout the EIC collider complex.**Position Description** BNL’s Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) directorate has an opening, in the Cryogenics Group, for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform overall system level engineering, define equipment requirements, prepare equipment purchase specifications and drawing packages, following lab safety standards and national safety and equipment codes.Collaborate with technical experts designing superconducting magnets and RF cavities on requirements, interfaces, and the optimization of cryogenic performance. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related field, plus experience in engineering and/or operations of equipment, components and piping systems for chemical plants or cryogenic process plants (for example, LNG, Air Separation, or any other cryogenic processing plant): * PhD plus 5+ years of related, OR * Master’s degree plus 6+ years of related experience, OR * Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years of related experienceExperience with the procurement and installation of plant equipment (e.g. compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers) and piping components (e.g. fittings, flanges, valves, bellows, flexlines).Experience with pipe sizing, control valve sizing, and relief device sizing.Experience with practical finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench or Comsol, and pipe stress analysis programs such as CAESAR-II, CAEPIPE, AUTOPIPE, WINPIPE, ROHR2.Experience creating and checking detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models of pipe systems and components and managing the work of mechanical designers.Experience with creating and reviewing detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and process flow diagrams (PFDs) for general plant systems. Familiarity with ASME BPVC VIII and ASME B31.3 or B31.1 Piping Code. Ability to positively interact and support contractors, vendors, and procurement professionals. Have excellent written and oral skills and proficiency with MS Office and MS Excel.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ten (10) years’ related experience.Experience with plant/system process simulation and use of cryogenic thermodynamic and transport properties database such as HePak, Gaspak, Refprop, Aspen HYSYS or other plant process simulation software.Project development and management skills, proficient with MS Project. Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements: The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate professional level dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills, as well as years of relevant experience.Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $106650 - $207750 / yearYou will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at . This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal . **Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews**. Welcome. 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