Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Responsibilities/Duties

The Mechanical Engineer works in the Tank Farm Project and Chief Technology Office Organization, supporting the Tank Farms Projects (TFP) Engineering team and will work closely with other engineers, project managers and internal/external agencies. This position will work within the Projects Engineering group supporting a wide variety of tank farm infrastructure projects using innovative approaches to solving complex technical challenges. This involves teaming with the Chief Technology Office, and Industry on development of robotics and remotely operated equipment, and other targeted technology that can implemented in the Field as part of a larger infrastructure upgrade project.

The candidate must be a motivated engineer interested in joining a high performing team focused on project execution, worker safety and deploying innovative engineering solutions to handle Hanford's most challenging tasks.

Tasks include overseeing and coordinating engineering aspects of their assigned projects to include performing field walk downs, interfacing with end users and field crews, development of Engineering Change Documentation and Statements of Work (SOW), technical requirements development as well as working with various internal and external design A&E and fabrication vendors.

The Mechanical Engineer filling these roles will work in an organizational team that encourages innovative solutions and technology development that streamlines equipment removal, installation, decontamination and disposal, and Functions as a team member and/or leader.

Meet the following scope and expectations:

• General knowledge of other related engineering and scientific disciplines.
• Set challenging goals for personal and group accomplishments.
• Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Prepare Statements of Work, design products, procurements, specifications, etc.
• Lead teams or function as a team member consisting of both internal and external resources.
• Perform technical and cost/benefit evaluations and develop task plans and schedules.
• Prepare design media.
• Prepare design media, including engineering documents, evaluations, and calculations.
• Perform routine administrative activities/duties on time (routine training, safety meetings, TIS, continuing training, staff meetings).
• Develop tools and methods for increased efficiency, effectiveness, and safe execution of field work
• Ensure all documents prepared are of "stand alone" quality.
• Understand engineering work assignments and to be self-directed.
• Be customer service oriented, completing assignments safely, on time, and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance to subcontractors in the execution of design (e.g., ensure use of correct design inputs, utilization of accepted analysis methodologies, design standards, and verification methods).
• Effectively communicate project scope and status with H2C management and HFO as needed.

Required Qualifications

Grade 21:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and
• Twelve (12) years of related experience

Grade 22:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and
• Fourteen (14) years of related experience
• Note 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.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and 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 at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $145,150

Hiring Range Maximum: $214,288

H2C 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 visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Relocation Funding Provided: Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance Required: No

Job Classification: Exempt

Shift Work Required: No