Senior Engineer

Title Senior Engineer Position Number 39265 Company WA River Protection Solutions City/State Richland, WA Location 2435 Stevens Posted 08/07/2024 Closes 08/21/2024 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Responsibilities/DutiesWashington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. The WRPS mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 56 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste. This complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrated engineering organization. WRPS was identified as "One of America's Safest Companies" in 2020; and was the recipient of the 2021 "Employee of the Year" by the Association of Washington Businesses.The Waste Feed Delivery and Operations Planning group, as part of the Flowsheet Integration organization within Engineering, at the Hanford Site plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing the delivery of waste materials for treatment and final disposal. This team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving programs that govern the planning and qualification of waste feed for processing across various mission areas. These include the treatment of 200W waste and the processing of low-activity and high-level waste feeds destined for the Waste Treatment Plant. The planning activities within this group utilize analytical calculations and modeling to inform operational strategies and infrastructure planning, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and operational efficiency.This position is for a senior-level engineer, various disciplines welcome, who will directly support management in the development, implementation, and enhancement of multiple waste feed qualification and campaign development programs.Job responsibilities/duties include:

Work as part of a dynamic team delivering the short- and long-term strategies for waste feed qualification and campaign planning

Advise and act as liaison for management to drive process and program improvement initiatives to enhance Waste Feed Delivery & Operations planning programs, as well as support to the broader Flowsheet Integration organization

Provide expert guidance on waste characterization, compatibility assessments, and waste acceptance criteria

Use process modeling software and Microsoft Excel to assist in evaluations and decision making

Prepare and review technical reports, evaluations, flowsheets, and spreadsheet calculations as needed

Verify and check reports and spreadsheets prepared by others.

Function as the lead specialist engineer for special assignments or on a task force.

Establish and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with engineering and external customers as needed.

Participate in the professional development of others, including mentoring of junior engineers and interns.

Plan and conduct work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Act as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of assignments.

Required QualificationsGrade 20:Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related disciplineTen (10) years of related experienceGrade 21:Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related disciplineTwelve (12) years of related experienceNote the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.Desired QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience in the nuclear industry, preferably at Department of Energy (DOE) site.Familiarity with waste treatment processes and associated flowsheets.Experience with chemical process engineering, including topics such as ion exchange, evaporation, heat transfer, mass balances, process design, and process flow diagrams (PFDs).Proficiency using Microsoft Excel.Previous experience working in a nuclear facility or nuclear project.Compensation & BenefitsGrade 20:Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875Grade 21:Hiring Range Minimum: $138,700Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefitsIn accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.Relocation Funding Provided Yes U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No Job Classification Exempt Shift Work Required Yes This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

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