Title Mechanical Engineer

Position Number 39043

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 05/09/2024

Closes 05/23/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. The WRPS mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 53 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste. This complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrated engineering organization consisting of over 300 engineers. Hanford was established to produce the world's first atomic bomb in the Second World War and continued producing plutonium for the Cold War efforts from 1945 to 1991. Washington River Protection Solutions' mission is to safely handle the byproduct of this massive operation, and to ensure a clean environment for future generations.

This position supports the Tank Farms Projects (TFP) Engineering team and will work closely with other project engineers, project managers and internal/external agencies. The candidate should be a motivated engineer interested in joining a high performing team focused on project execution, worker safety and deploying innovative engineering solutions to handle Hanford's most challenging tasks.

This position will work closely with all groups within the TFP Engineering organization to gain an understanding of the different type of work performed by the team. This position will lead a small team of project engineers on large Tank Farm infrastructure projects.

Tasks include managing all engineering aspects of their assigned projects to include performing field walk downs, interfacing with craft/field crews, presenting to Department of Energy, developing ECNs, DCNs and Statement of Work (SOW) as well as working with various internal and external design A&E and fabrication vendors.

• Act as a fully competent engineer in the functional and technical area of assignments. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of engineering including a general knowledge of related disciplines.

• Ensure company principles are incorporated into organization's activities and outputs.

• Accountable for safety based on the principles of no injuries to anyone and continuous improvement.

• Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.

• Support preparation of Statements of Work, design products, procurements, specifications, etc.

• Prepare and approve design media.

• Prepare and approve Engineering documents, evaluations, and calculations.

• Perform routine administrative activities/duties on time (routine training, safety meetings, Time Information System (TIS), continuing training, staff meetings).

The engineer will be expected to complete WRPS' Engineering Technical Staff, Project Engineer and Design Authority (DA) qualification.

Required Qualifications

Grade 17:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree

Five (5) years related experience

Grade 18:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree

Seven (7) years 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

Desired Qualifications

• PE

• Experience in the nuclear industry, preferably at Department of Energy (DOE) site.

• Experience with AutoCAD.

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

Grade 17:

Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650

Hiring Range Maximum: $119,250

Grade 18:

Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175

Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425

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

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 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.

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:

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