Job Description

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• W ork Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $105,060 - $182,670 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . 

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:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and special studies and plan technical specifications for nuclear design on large projects. You will lead the design and development for nuclear engineering projects that have unique requirements, and review and approve nuclear evaluations and analyses. Your expertise will help ensure complex issues are resolved, clients are satisfied, and project needs are met

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops nuclear safety calculations, including radiological and chemical consequence calculations.
• Leads and participates in Hazard Analysis sessions.
• Develops Safety Basis documents including Preliminary Documented Safety Analyses (PDSAs), Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), and Safety Design Strategies (SDSs).
• Develops Safety Evaluations and Unreviewed Safety Question documents for changes to facilities, operations, and designs.
• Develops and interprets design criteria and specifications for most complex systems, processes, structures and equipment in a global business unit.
• Serves as consultant to engineering management, providing advice and counsel on special engineering assignments.
• Provides technical direction and assigns work to subordinate engineers and others who assist on specific assignments. Reviews and checks work.
• Interprets new or special governmental regulations engineering codes, standards, criteria and performance data.
• Participates in the development and coordination of special technical educational and training programs for clients and/or Bechtel personnel.
• Assists in the preparation and reviews of project procedures and cost estimates for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Participates in and fosters a work environment based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Level 2

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• 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.)
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
• Knowledge of Department of Energy related nuclear safety directives
• Experience with DOE nuclear projects safety basis development, or commercial nuclear power plant licensing or analysis.
• Technical knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, application of engineering methods and materials, and application of computers.
• Broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and of principles and practices of related technical areas.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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