Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $138K/yr
2+ years expHanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is dedicated to safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. The Mechanical Engineer will develop innovative engineering solutions, provide technical guidance for technology development activities, and oversee execution of programs related to the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment mission.
Environmental Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Kai Wilson
Responsibilities
Assume technical responsibility for one or more technology development programs / program elements
Coordinate with National Laboratories, industry vendors, academia, and tank farm field organizations on technical work to be performed associated with technology development program(s)
Facilitate comment disposition on test plans, technical reports, designs, and other documents and resolve differences or conflicts prior to transmitting the documents to subcontracted engineering firms, national laboratories, and the customer
Prepare cost and schedule estimates on proposed tasks in assigned area, ensuring schedules are task-based, resource-loaded, and the status is correctly provided in support of the tasks
Apply innovative technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of engineering solutions where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from interactions with tank farm field organizations or technology users
Demonstrate problem solving skills in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives when defining solutions to technical challenges
Provide technical support to fabrication, construction, turnover, and startup activities of technology solutions that are transitioned to field deployment/end users
Support preparation of technical manuals, reports, and operating procedures
Prepare statements of work, or contribute technical requirements for statements of work
Review and evaluate subcontractor proposal(s), and sign the procurement technical evaluation form as evaluator
Participate in work planning sessions associated with the technology programs assigned
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for technical review meetings; communicate updates to other engineering personnel, management, and field organizations
Demonstrate creative ability in solving technical problems for collaboration with other Engineers in preparation and presentation of technical papers, articles, talks or patent disclosures
Conduct site / vendor visits and investigate technology maturation challenges, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
Two (2) years of related experience for Grade 16
Five (5) years of related experience for Grade 17
Seven (7) years of related experience for Grade 18
U.S. Citizenship Required
Preferred
Previous experience working with National Laboratories and/or Technology Development vendors
Experience in applied research, prototype fabrication and testing
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Short-and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure’s mission is to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste for the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase