Senior HVAC Engineer

Requisition ID:  282720

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-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. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

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:

This position entails working as part of the HVAC team designing the areas of the HVAC systems and or support utilities used to support the treatment and vitrification processes. This position will require the candidate to have solid experience in HVAC design and be capable of the development and preparation of design documentation, including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, and equipment data sheets. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in the development and preparation of procurement documentation such as equipment specifications and material requisitions.

In this position, the candidate will be required to interface and coordinate with the other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design. Excellent communication and presentation skills are of benefit to the candidate. 

Part-Time Telework:

This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will 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”

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, design criteria, and codes and standards in making adaptations and modifications in the HVAC design.
• Participates in the design, development, and modification of mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), codes and standards, and Bechtel design guides.
• Prepares engineering design documentation including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets, conceptual studies, and design proposals.
• Prepares engineering procurement documentation including equipment specifications, material requisitions, and technical evaluations of vendor procurement proposals.
• Coordinates HVAC engineering efforts in various assigned areas with Bechtel specialty groups, other engineering disciplines, Construction, and Operations and Maintenance.
• Informing our client during the design progression and quickly addressing our client’s question is essential.
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interacts with other project functions, our client, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory and industry codes and standards
• Aids project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Provides checking of design documentation including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets, conceptual studies, and design proposals. utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), codes and standards, and Bechtel design guides.
• Provides checking of mechanical engineering reports for clients as required
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
• When delegated, provides guidance to other mechanical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects.
• Provides a monthly brown bag learning presentation on relevant HVAC subject matter.
• Mentors and aids junior team members as required.
• Completes mechanical documentation and procedures for equipment installation, maintenance, and operations.
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level I: Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant professional experience, or in lieu of degree a miminum of 10-15 years of relevant professional work experience.

Level II: Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience, or in lieu of degree a minimum of 15-20 years of relevant professional 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.
• Solid experience in producing HVAC load calculations, pressure drop calculations, ductwork design, and equipment selection is required.
• Knowledge of ASME AG-1, ASHRAE, SMACNA standards, and experience with DOE Nuclear Cleaning Handbook and relevant DOE design guides.
• Solid experience in the use of MS Office applications, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.
• Previous WTP Experience using Bechtel Procurement tools would be beneficial.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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