Title Principal Mechanical Engineer

　　Position Number 38636

　　Company WA River Protection Solutions

　　City/State Richland, WA

　　Location 200E Tank Farms

　　Posted 01/22/2024

　　Closes 01/29/2024

　　Regular/Temporary Regular

　　Full/Part-Time Full-Time

　　Job Responsibilities/Duties

　　Be a part of history when you join Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)!

　　WRPS, the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site, is the largest environmental cleanup organization in the world with numerous dynamic engineering teams coordinated between nuclear operations and other critical projects in hopes to serve the WRPS mission. The mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 56 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste dating back to the Manhattan Project and Cold War. You will gain the fundamental engineering knowledge critical to executing a complex multi-disciplined effort to cleanup radioactive and hazardous waste. The complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrating engineering organization. Engineering at WRPS consists of Process Engineering, Design Engineering, Nuclear Safety, Plant/System Engineering, Construction Project Engineering, Flowsheet Integration, Process and Control Systems, and the Chief Technology Office.

　　At WRPS, you can grow your professional career, make the environment safer, and serve Hanford's mission!

　　Mechanical engineers are responsible for providing engineering support to the WRPS mission within the Engineering Organization. Duties of the mechanical engineer will typically include design, analysis, testing, fabrication, control, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanical systems. These mechanical systems are resident in all existing tank farm facilities and new facilities under design and construction.

　　The specific engineering duties will include the following:

　　Assume responsibility for the mechanical system aspects of specific 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, 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.

　　Preparation of scope, cost, and schedules for projects/tasks.

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

　　Plan technical effort and coordinate activities with those of other divisions, departments and sections in focuses areas to solve problems.

　　Ensure compliance with technical requirements of assigned work, proper utilization and training of personnel operating under one's technical guidance, and compliance with approved schedules and staffing estimates. Ensures appropriate technical performance of the end product developed and designed to resolve the original problem.

　　Act as lead on projects and/or mentor less experience engineers

　　Ability to execute tasks with minimal oversight

　　Ability to solve highly technical problems

　　Required Qualifications

　　Grade 21:

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

　　Twelve (12) years related experience.

　　Grade 22:

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

　　Fifteen (15) 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

　　Previous experience in a nuclear facility

　　Knowledge of codes and standards

　　PE

　　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

　　Compensation & Benefits

　　Grade 21:

　　Hiring Range Minimum: $138,700

　　Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900

　　Grade 22:

　　Hiring Range Minimum: $155,625

　　Hiring Range Maximum: $204,77

　　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.

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　　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)