Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

JOB-10041763

Anticipated Start Date

7/8/2024

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our Mechanical Systems team, focusing on designing fluid and gas systems for WTP process facilities. The role involves developing design documents, preparing technical reports, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards and project requirements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in process system design, excellent communication skills, and relevant engineering qualifications.

• You will be working as part of the Mechanical Systems team designing the fluid and gas systems in the WTP process facilities.
• You will be responsible for assisting with discipline work process execution in a technically adequate manner and in accordance with company, contract, and industry codes and standard.
• You will be preparing technical reports, studies, and design documentation, calculations using engineering software, and specifications for complex mechanical equipment for the waste treatment process and supporting systems.
• The ideal 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 and nuclear safety requirements.
• You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.
• The primary role of the Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer is to be part of the team designing the system and specifying the equipment to meet the applicable requirements. This may involve providing direction to Designers and Technologists.
• The position coordinates within the engineering group and other disciplines and groups in developing the detailed system design and equipment selection in a team environment.
• You will resolve technical issues related to the discipline, including any required interface with other disciplines, groups, suppliers, and the customer.
• You will support the associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations as well as ensure the work is performed to the high quality standards for nuclear facilities in full compliance with the schedule.
• In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Skills Required

• Related experience includes, but is not limited to, experience in Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) development fluid system design, hydraulic, heat transfer, and thermodynamic calculations, and equipment specification and design development for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power, or chemical process facilities.
• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
• Knowledge of corporate, industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards such as ASME B31.3 and ASME AG-1.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Professional registration in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in fluid system design in a DOE or commercial nuclear facilities.

Education/Training/Certifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with 9 years of progressive 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: $93.16/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, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.