Job Description

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $90,990 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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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. Do you have a passion for helping protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest? We want you on our team!

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 primary role of the Process Engineer will be working part of a team to prepare process models, technical reports, studies, procurement documentation, and design documentation, performing calculations using engineering software, and supporting systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in process modeling, process design and will be capable of developing design documents and procurement documents, including Specifications, Material Requisitions, Mechanical diagrams, Process diagrams and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements. The process engineer will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design. 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-SB1

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain process models to support material and energy balances, equipment reliability and availability assessments, and tank utilization.
• Prepare software lifecycle documentation for the verification and validation of software to meet software quality requirements.
• Must have the ability to work in a team, use engineering judgment, and devise new approaches to solving problems. 
• Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements. 
• Support the procurement of equipment by developing procurement packages, reviewing quotations and evaluating them technically; review of vendor submittals and resolution of technical issues during the procurement of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with the systems engineering group and other groups in development of equipment requirements.
• Review and disposition of field change notices, non-conformance reports, and condition reports. 
• Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction. 
• Experience associated with front in development and/or research technology testing (i.e., design of experiment testing).

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level I

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with 5-8 years of related experience OR 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Level II

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with 8-10 years of related experience OR 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 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. (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.
• Related experience includes but is not limited to preparing design calculations, drawings, specification, and datasheets for Mechanical Processes on powerplants, refineries, or chemical/nuclear process facilities.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft office suite of products.
• Familiar with regulations and industry codes and standards affecting complex engineering work within discipline.
• Understands technical issues and costs related to selection of typical design features within discipline.
• Knows how to develop all standard deliverables within discipline.
• Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Familiar with effort required to prepare standard discipline deliverables and knows how to prepare standard engineering budgets and schedules within discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

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.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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