Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

JOB-10041818

Anticipated Start Date

12/30/2024

Location

Richland, WA

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies providing engineering and construction on infrastructure, power, and energy projects.

Job Summary

Seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design fluid and gas systems for waste treatment process facilities. The role involves preparing technical reports, performing complex calculations, developing piping and instrumentation diagrams, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety requirements. Strong communication skills and experience with regulatory standards and quality assurance programs are essential.

• Designing the fluid and gas systems in the WTP process facilities.
• Preparing technical reports and studies and design documentation, performing calculations using engineering software, and preparing specifications for complex mechanical equipment for the waste treatment process and supporting systems.
• Candidate will have solid experience in process system design and will be capable of developing design documents, including piping and instrument diagrams and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements.
• Interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.
• Collect the process, safety, and other requirements for the fluid process or support systems and design the system and specify the equipment to meet the applicable requirements.
• Coordinates with the engineering group and other disciplines in developing the detailed system design and specifying equipment in a team environment.
• Prepares reports and studies in resolving open technical issues related to the process systems.
• Develops and revises piping and instrument diagrams, formal calculations, and equipment datasheets and specifications in completing the detailed design for the system, including equipment selection.
• Supports the associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), can be the “face” of the company, promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors.

Skills Required

• Related experience includes, but is not limited to, experience in Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), development of fluid system design, hydraulic, heat transfer, and thermodynamic calculations, development of equipment specifications and design for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power or chemical process facilities.
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of corporate, industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards
• Engineer-in-Training or PE License in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering.
• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQU-1, MIL-Q-9858A or ISO-9000
• Prior experience working with Government agencies, preferably DOE or DOD

Education/Training/Certifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited university or college with 3 years of related experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• US Citizenship Required

Pay Rate/Salary 

• Base Compensation: $69.14/hr.   (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.)
• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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