Project Engineer

Title Project Engineer

Position Number 39459

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location RCHN

Posted 10/01/2024

Closes 10/15/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) seeks a Project Engineer to join the Direct Feed Low Activity Waste (DFLAW) Engineering team.

This position supports the Advanced Modular Pretreatment System (AMPS) that directly supports the Department of Energys key objective to provide direct feed of Hanford Tank Waste to the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP). The Engineer filling this position will support a project that builds on the success of the Tank Side Cesium Removal (TSCR) system design incorporating lessons learned from 2 years of Operations. The new AMPS process units will be designed, fabricated, constructed, installed and commissioned in the 200 East Area of the Hanford Tank Farms adjacent to the current operating TSCR unit.

This role presents the exciting opportunity to be part of the beginning of the AMPS Project all the way through Design to Operations in 2029.

The Project Engineer filling these roles will:

– Act as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignments.

– Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

– Demonstrate interpolative patterned thinking and require minimal guidance.

– Function as a team member or lead a task force or special assignment.

Meet the following scope and expectations:

– Perform engineering calculations, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of engineering within schedule and budget of an assigned project.

– Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field.

– General knowledge of other related disciplines.

– Set challenging goals for personal and group accomplishments.

– Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.

– Prepare Statements of Work, design products, procurements, specifications, etc.

– Lead teams or function as a team member consisting of both internal and external resources.

– Perform technical and cost/benefit evaluations and develop task plans and schedules.

– Prepare design media.

– Prepare Engineering documents, evaluations, and calculations.

– Perform routine administrative activities/duties on time (routine training, safety meetings, TIS, continuing training, staff meetings).

– Ensure all documents prepared are of “stand alone” quality.

– Understand engineering work assignments and to be self-directed.

– Be customer service oriented, completing assignments safely, on time, and within budget.

– Provide technical guidance to subcontractors in the execution of design (e.g., ensure use of correct design inputs, utilization of accepted analysis methodologies, design standards, and verification methods).

– Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff members and interns.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Seven (7) years of related experience

Grade 19:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Nine (9) years of related experience

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience as a project engineer

Previous experience in a nuclear facility

Knowledge of codes and standards

Familiarity with TOC procedures

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the companys philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidates qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidates prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650

Hiring Range Maximum: $144,325

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights.pdf)

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)