Engineer II
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 11, 2024
Hiring Department
Research Reactor
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Job Description
The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking an Engineer II. This position will report to the Manager of the Engineering group and will be responsible for working with internal and external customers to provide innovative solutions to MU Research Reactor Facility projects.
MURR is searching for an Engineer with several years of experience in the design and analysis of mechanical and electronic/electrical controls, systems, and components. This individual will perform routine to complex assignments, using both new and existing procedures and protocols coupled with their experience.
Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include
- Perform detailed designs, with full documentation, of new prototype equipment and systems, and performing modifications, and changes to the reactor, facility infrastructure, research, and service equipment.
- Infrastructure maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other utility systems. This involves conducting periodic facility/system inspections and making assessments to determine repair and modification requirements and developing procedures and plans for project implementation, as necessary.
- Maintain familiarity with various codes, guidelines and requirements issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Building Officials and Code Administrators Intonational (BOCA) etc.
- Interface with both internal and external customers and follows a project through the entire process, from conception to final installation and commissioning.
- Writing the standard operating procedure for installed systems.
- Work with Campus Facilities to complete maintenance projects on time, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
- Work with external vendors and contractors either as member of a team or as project lead.
- Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources
- Preparing procedures, reports and other documentation of projects, project updates, and other critical analysis as necessary
- Testing and documenting design prototypes before final construction and installation
Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, with occasional weekends and evenings
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
- Licensure may be required
- Knowledge of structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, machine design and HVAC systems
- Excellent analytical and computational skills
- Advanced problem solving skills
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Commercial awareness, including understanding of target user and market
- Proficiency with CAD software specifically Solidworks, AutoCAD etc.
- Familiarity with COMSOL Multiphysics software is a plus
- Earned Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of three years post graduate experience.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 per year
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Engineer II
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Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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