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Bechtel Corporation Mechanical Systems Lead in Richland, Washington

Requisition ID: 278607

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: Richland, WA

  • Salary Range: $90,990 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).

Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

The mechanical systems lead is responsible for a team performing engineering design deliverables to de-risk the project such as close out condition reports and non-conformance reports. The lead be involved resolution of emergent issues and quality assurance concerns for the High Level Waste Facility. This position requires interface with groups across the project, supporting Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC).

This work will be performed under direction of the Legacy Items Engineering Group Supervisor or Project Engineer. The ability to coordinate and facilitate technical discussions to resolve issues involving management as well as line personnel is required. The successful applicant will have the ability to interact with all levels of staff in an effective and diplomatic manner. They will also have a demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve problems and develop practical solutions for implementation. They will also have a strong desire to teach and mentor less experienced individuals.

This position is a full-time role located in the Richland, Washington project office, and works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Manage discipline work process execution and assure technical adequacy in accordance with company, contract, and industry codes and standards.

  • Provide direction to discipline work group consistent with project/program

  • Develop and revise Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and mechanical system formal calculations

  • Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team

  • Support the PEM/PE/EGS on interfaces with DOE, DNFSB, WDOH, and Ecology.

  • Complete assigned engineering tasks within budget/schedule and support identification and development of engineering trends and BCPs in discipline area

  • Support and implement the nuclear safety quality culture in day-to-day work activities .

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Grade 25: Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

  • Grade 26: Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

  • Related experience includes but is not limited to experience in performing calculations and design, including documentation, related to hydraulics, equipment sizing, and overall system design for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power, or chemical process facilities.

  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, 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. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)

  • Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities preferred.

  • Professional Registration in Mechanical, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering.

  • Knowledge of Bechtel corporate guides and standards.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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