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Bechtel Corporation · 2 weeks ago

Principal Procurement Engineer

Richland, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $183K/yr

8+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, and they are seeking a Principal Procurement Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, performing technical evaluations, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance requirements for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant project.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing expertise necessary to develop and implement procurement strategies

Performing failure mode analyses on safety-related items and equipment

Develop commercial grade dedication strategies

Reviewing diverse manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, welding, heat treating, factory acceptance testing)

Implementing detailed requirements associated with quality assurance (e.g., NQA-1, DOE 414.1D, ISO-9000)and applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section VIII, ANSI B31.3, AWS D1.1/D1.6)

Performing detailed technical evaluations of both simple and complex items (mechanical, electrical,structural, and instrumentation and controls)

Developing and optimizing procurement strategies

Performing failure analysis of safety-related items and equipment

Developing detailed critical characteristics, acceptance criteria, and acceptance methods based on projectrequirements and supplier capabilities

Performing detailed reviews of supplier CGD programs and processes

Partnering with suppliers on CGD and other supply chain issues to ensure success

Performing detailed technical and quality reviews of supplier’s CGD quality documentation

Work as a subcontract technical representative with subcontractors performing material and equipment testing

Interfacing with the Department of Energy

Possess detailed knowledge of all phases of the CGD process used at nuclear power plants and/or nuclear waste applications including NQA-1 (2004-2012), EPRI Reports: 5652, 6406, 17218, 112579, along with other industry codes and standards

Qualification

CGD processesNQA-1 auditingNuclear equipment designManufacturing experienceQuality assuranceMicrosoft OfficeDOD/DOE project experienceBechtel project experienceLeadership experienceCommunication skills

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience or 12-14 years of relevant professional work experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline with a minimum of 10-13 years of relevant professional experience or 14-17 years of relevant professional work experience and demonstrated leadership

Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future

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.)

Detailed knowledge and actual experiences with CGD processes in NRC or DOE regulated facilities

Detailed knowledge and actual experience in nuclear equipment design, safety and hazards analysis evaluations

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in use of Microsoft office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Manufacturing and fabrication experience

NQA-1 auditing experience

Demonstrated leadership experience

Quality Assurance experience