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Bechtel Corporation · 2 days ago

Senior Environmental Engineer

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, dedicated to delivering successful outcomes for complex projects. This role serves as a senior technical specialist for the Nuclear, Security, and Environmental global business unit, focusing on environmental engineering calculations and providing technical assistance on project-related issues.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Preparation/lead technical specialist for environmental engineering calculations (e.g., atmospheric dispersion modeling, control room habitability, chemical and other hazards analyses) for nuclear power plant license applications

Provides technical knowledge of scientific systems and calculations, application of scientific methods and materials, and application of scientific computer programs, including software commercial grade dedication, verification and validation processes

Identifies and defines problems; plans and conducts research aimed at their solution

Conducts or leads special studies on new technologies, methods, and materials

Carries out special or unique studies requiring unconventional or novel approaches or research techniques

Conducts research, presents papers, and keeps abreast of technological developments in a specialty, keeping engineering management informed of important new advances

Serves as consultant to project and specialty engineering/scientific groups, providing advice and counsel on assignments having special and unique features

Supports preparation of and reviews discipline estimates, discipline work plans, budgets and schedules

Participates in and fosters a work environment based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringAtmospheric Dispersion ModelingNuclear Safety Hazards AnalysesChemical Hazards AnalysisNRCDOE RegulationsEngineering CalculationsTeamworkCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field with at least 8-10 years of experience in engineering (environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical), or physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, geology, meteorology) from an accredited college or university

Must be a US citizen

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education

Specialized/advanced knowledge in a field of environmental/chemical engineering (e.g., atmospheric dispersion modeling, nuclear safety hazards analyses, meteorology)

Knowledge of engineering/scientific systems, calculations, applications and relevant computer applications

Knowledge of NRC and DOE regulations pertaining to external hazards analyses

Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution