Mechanical Engineer I

Position Overview

Paragon Energy Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our growing team in our Fort Worth, Texas office. In this role, you’ll apply sound engineering principles to develop, implement, test, and evaluate equipment used in nuclear safety-related applications. You’ll contribute to technically proficient designs for mechanical and electromechanical equipment, creating innovative solutions to address operating challenges at existing nuclear power plants, next generation reactor companies, and Department of Energy/Department of Defense nuclear facilities. At Paragon, our mission is to lower the carbon footprint through safe, sustainable, and economical nuclear programs that support critical energy and national security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct contract review to ensure client requirements are met and projects are set up for successful execution.
• Identify and understand applicable industry standards required for each project.
• Read and interpret design specifications and technical drawings.
• Compile and review existing mechanical designs and specifications for purchasing or fabrication.
• Collect fundamental information about materials or equipment needed for projects.
• Prepare Bills of Materials and purchase orders for materials.
• Evaluate proposals, quotes, and bids from vendors in support of the sales team.
• Select vendors and perform inspections, audits, or performance reviews to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Identify critical characteristics of nuclear safety-related components to verify their performance during testing and inspection.
• Develop, write, and coordinate test plans and test reports.
• Perform engineering calculations to support critical design or analysis of equipment.
• Oversee technical execution of projects by coordinating with engineers, technicians, and project managers.
• Manage project deliverables and coordinate submittals to customers.
• Report project milestone statuses accurately and on time to key stakeholders.
• Meet project timelines and due dates while maintaining complete and updated project files.
• Identify and resolve non-conformances to contractual and industry requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Experience in the nuclear industry or related fields is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, HVAC, or design/fabrication is highly valued.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD software; experience with ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and 3D modeling.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage at all organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support project execution.