Glovebox Design Engineer

MAU is hiring a Glovebox Design Engineer for our client in Columbia, SC. As a Glovebox Design Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the design, analysis, fabrication support, testing, and implementation of glovebox systems built for government energy and environmental projects. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill level
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Three (3) weeks of paid time off
• Seven (7) paid holidays plus three (3) floating holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Lump-sum relocation sign-on bonus for qualified candidates

Shift Information

• Remote or hybrid position in Columbia, SC; fully remote candidates will be considered
• Flexible work hours, including four-day workweek or other schedule options
• Monday - Thursday | 10-hour days, with Fridays off
• Monday - Thursday | 9-hour days, plus a half day on Friday
• Monday - Friday | 8-hour days

Required Education and Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• At least 10 years of engineering-related experience
• General knowledge of and experience with gloveboxes, including glovebox types, material selection for hazardous applications, and integration of different types of instrumentation
• Familiarity with codes and standards such as American Glovebox Society standards, NQA-1, ASME B31.3, ASCE 7-22, and AWS welding codes
• Familiarity with 3D design and analysis software such as SOLIDWORKS, Creo Parametric, and RISA-3D

General Requirements

• Basic understanding of glovebox environmental control, fire protection, and electrical systems and how each works with the overall mechanical system

Essential Functions

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for gloveboxes, overseeing design work and working directly with clients to develop solutions
• Provide technical leadership across glovebox design, analysis, fabrication support, testing, and implementation
• Review and clarify client specifications to define the design and engineering scope and technical requirements
• Develop engineering solutions and review technical documentation
• Provide technical oversight so designs meet applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Perform design calculations and document them to confirm they meet client specifications and applicable codes and standards
• Help prepare scope, cost, and schedules for future projects and tasks
• Guide subcontractors on glovebox design, engineering analysis, fabrication, and testing support
• Evaluate the engineering impact of fabrication issues and field conditions, including those affecting glovebox builds
• Support project execution and confirm work meets customer requirements, engineering standards, and regulatory expectations
• Help implement the engineering controls needed to meet customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Maintain engineering records that support project traceability, design verification, and long-term configuration management