Mechanical Engineer (Welding)
COMPA IndustriesWest Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 29 days agoDescription
Mechanical Engineer
Location: West Mifflin, PA (On-site, up to 10% telework)
Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr
Contract: 1-year contract with possible extension
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Clearance: DOE “L” required
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a team of engineers at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA, supporting repair technology development efforts by leading test programs both within a laboratory setting and via commercial subcontracts. This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to continue expanding technical skills through assignments involving both established and novel repair technologies, including epoxy/composite technologies, mechanical/machining processes, and arc welding technologies.
The role involves regular interface with stakeholders and support groups across the laboratory, shipyards, and program headquarters. The successful candidate will plan, follow, and execute work efforts; conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures; and contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead test programs supporting repair technology development, both within the laboratory and via commercial subcontracts.
• Plan, follow, and execute work efforts, and conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures.
• Develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.
• Plan and execute test programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and assist with the preparation of technical reports.
• Contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts.
• Lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
• Support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment, including travel to vendors and shipyards as needed.
Required Education & Experience
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Top Skills & Requirements
• Ability to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards (or the ability to learn it).
• Ability to plan and execute test programs, design experiments, and analyze experimental results.
• Digital design / CAD skills.
• Experience assisting with the preparation of technical reports.
• Ability to lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
• Familiarity with digital data acquisition hardware and software (preferred).
Security Clearance
A DOE “L” clearance is required for this position. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of materials engineering.
• Background in industrial operations.
• Ability to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures in the laboratory or via vendors and shipyards.
• Excellent individual initiative and creativity.
Contract Details
Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. Extensions are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Estimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; up to approximately 10% telework.
Anticipated Start: September 2026.
Travel
Some travel to vendors and shipyards is required to support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment.
Why Work at COMPA Industries?
We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.
For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.
Similar jobs
Est. 124,800 USD
System AnalystWorking Title: System AdministratorLocation: West Mifflin, PA (On-site)Pay Rate: $60–$65/hrContract: 1-year contract with possible extensionWork Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per weekClearance: DOE “Q” requ…
Est. 104,000 USD
Electrical CAD Designer Location: Berkeley, California (On-site)Pay Rate: $50/hr - $55/hrContract: 1-year base with one (1) 1-year option periodWork Schedule: Full-time; schedule set by the laboratoryClearance: None requ…
Est. 114,400 USD
Electrical CoordinatorWorking Title: ALS-U Electrical Coordinator Location: Berkeley, California (primarily on-site)Pay Rate: $55/hr - $60/hrContract: 1-year base with two (2) 1-year option periodsWork Schedule: Full-tim…
Est. 220,000 USD
Solutions Architect 4 – SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Lead Location: Los Alamos, New MexicoPay Rate: $100–$110/hrClearance: Ability to acquire Q clearance (US Citizenship Required)Start Date: ASAP; interviews are beginning…
Est. 137,440 USD
Software Developer 3 – Strategy CMC / Red Hat OpenShift Compa Industries is seeking qualified candidates for a Software Developer 3 position supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Salary: $65/hr–$75/hrLocation…
Est. 187,200 USD
Quality Assurance Engineer 4 Location: Los Alamos, NM (On-site)Pay Rate: $90–$97/hrClearance: Not required to start; must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE clearance About the RoleWe are recruiting on behalf of Los Al…
Est. 176,000 USD
Electrical CAD Designer Pay: $80/hr - $85/hrLocation: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Berkeley, CA (On-site)Contract: 1-year base with two (2) 1-year option periodsWork Schedule: Full-time; primarily on-site, wit…
Est. 185,600 USD
Mechanical Process Design Engineer COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an onsite Mechanical Process Design Engineer position in Aiken, South Carolina. Pay: $85–$95 per hourLocation: Aiken, SC — Ons…
Est. 176,000 USD
Principal Business Analyst – Project ControlsLocation: Aiken, SC (100% On-site)Pay Rate: $80–$90/hrContract: 1-year base with two (2) 1-year option periodsWork Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PMClearance: DOE “Q”…
Est. 83,840 USD
Web Administrator/Developer 2Working Title: Front-End Developer – AngularLocation: Los Alamos, NM (Hybrid — on-site preferred for local candidates; remote considered)Pay Rate: $38–$44/hrContract: 1-year assignment with p…
Est. 124,800 USD
Project Manager 2 – IT Project Delivery Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Manager 2 position supporting technology project delivery within a complex, matrixed program environment at Los…
Est. 134,400 USD
Principal Business Analyst – Project Controls Estimating Aiken, South Carolina, USA COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an onsite Principal Business Analyst – Project Controls Estimating position s…
Est. 176,000 USD
Senior Project Construction Manager COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an onsite Senior Project Construction Manager position supporting mission-critical construction and capital projects at the S…
Est. 178,416 USD
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Controls 4 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM. Salary: $85-$91/hrLocation: Los Alamos, NM (TA-55) – OnsiteCitizenship:…
Est. 120,000 USD
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+…
Est. 114,400 USD
Work Control Planner 2 Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)Pay Rate: $55/hr – $60/hrDuration: 12-month contract (with strong possibility of extension)Schedule: 4x10 schedule supporting 24/7 operationsOrganization: MSS-WCWor…
Est. 134,400 USD
Electrical Engineer 2/3 – Plutonium Rapid Response Team COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for Electrical Engineer 2 and Electrical Engineer 3 positions supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL…
Est. 176,000 USD
Work Control Planner 4 📍 Los Alamos, NM (100% Onsite)💰 $80/hr – $85/hr🕒 4/10 Schedule | 1-Year Contract (Extension + Conversion Possible) Position Overview We are seeking a senior-level Work Control Planner (Level 4)…
Est. 115,000 USD
Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, a…
Est. 161,500 USD
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-ma…
Est. 137,500 USD
About the Company We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential o…
Est. 76,480 USD
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-ma…
Est. 115,000 USD
Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, a…
Est. 70,000 USD
We’re looking for humble geniuses who believe engineering can turn the impossible into reality—and who are driven to design, build, and test solutions that matter for some of the world’s most trusted companies. If you wa…
Est. 95,000 USD
Manufacturing Engineer Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is one of the largest and most reputable interior and exterior contracting firms in the US. We specialize in drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems,…
Est. 150,000 USD
About the Company We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential o…
Est. 62,000 USD
Position Summary: The incumbent of this position is responsible for performing precision work with a wide variety of tools and equipment in the repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical components in the generat…
Est. 52,000 USD
Who We Are: Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant…
Est. 80,500 USD
Immediately Hiring! Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Engineer – Gas Turbine Structures to support structural analysis and substantiation work for gas turbine engine components. This…
Est. 114,000 USD
Join the elite team at QDSS where our engineers are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products. Your work will make a real impact, contributing to the core of engin…