Mechanical Engineer (Principal)

Title Mechanical Engineer (Principal)

Position Number 38966

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location RCHN

Posted 04/23/2024

Closes 05/07/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

WRPS is the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site. The WRPS mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 56 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste. This complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrated organization engineering organization. Engineering at WRPS consists of process engineering, design engineering, nuclear safety, plant/system engineering, construction project engineering, procurement engineering, process and control system engineering, engineering standards/program implementation, and the Chief Technology Office. These areas support all areas of the tank farm mission including Retrievals, Production Operations, Field Projects, Waste Feed Delivery Projects, and long-term innovations.

This position supports the Design Engineering organization with an emphasis on ASME Pipe Code designs. Design Engineers work with Operations, Maintenance, Field Engineering and Facilities to install or retro-fit new structures, systems and components that ultimately support the overall mission of Tank Farms. Design Engineering evaluates existing equipment and/or design features for functionality and provides Subject Matter Experts to the field to support code compliance, design guidance, reviews of alternate designs.

This position includes the following responsibilities;

• Performing code compliance calculations and executing design to support upgrades with ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3 design requirements.

• Provide ASME Piping code subject matter expert support to other organizations within Tank Farms as requested.

• Leading small, multi-disciplined teams to execute design of projects that support Tank Farm operations, Effluent Treatment Facility, 242-A Evaporator and other operational facilities as needed.

Additional engineering duties may include the following;

• Assume responsibility for the mechanical design aspects of assigned projects/scope including design, application, test, or the preparation of specifications for systems, materials, equipment or components in collaboration with other engineering/science competencies within the team.

• Prepare technical manuals, calculations, drawings, reports, procedures and deliver technical presentations to engineering, operations, projects, and customer organizations.

• Conduct site/area visits and investigate engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives and provide recommendations.

• Apply technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of systems where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from engineering/scientific progress in the field.

• Support preparation of scope, cost, and schedules for projects/tasks.

• Problem-solving for complex technical challenges with adaptations of engineering alternatives.

• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.

Required Qualifications

Grade 20

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Ten (10) years of related experience.

Grade 21

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Twelve (12) years of related experience.

Grade 22

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Fourteen (14) 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

• Experience with ASME 31.1 and B31.3 piping system designs

• Experience in utilizing software design tools for pipe stress and flow calculations.

• Professional Engineering License

• Experience with the use of AFT Fathom, AutoPipe, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to lead small groups of engineers to reach a common design goal

• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills

• Advanced Engineering Degree and/or Certifications

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 20

Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025

Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875

Grade 21

Hiring Range Minimum: $138,700

Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900

Grade 22

Hiring Range Minimum: $155,625

Hiring Range Maximum: $204,775

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).

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 visit~~~

In accordance with the company's 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 candidate's 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 candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required Yes

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.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

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