Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)

Job Responsibilities/Duties
Be a part of history when you join Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)!

WRPS, the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site, is the largest environmental cleanup organization in the world with numerous dynamic engineering teams coordinated between nuclear operations and other critical projects in hopes to serve the WRPS mission. The mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 56 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste dating back to the Manhattan Project and Cold War. You will gain the fundamental engineering knowledge critical to executing a complex multi-disciplined effort to cleanup radioactive and hazardous waste. The complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrating engineering organization. Engineering at WRPS consists of Process Engineering, Design Engineering, Nuclear Safety, Plant/System Engineering, Construction Project Engineering, Flowsheet Integration, Process and Control Systems, and the Chief Technology Office.

At WRPS, you can grow your professional career, make the environment safer, and serve Hanford's mission!

Mechanical engineers are responsible for providing engineering support to the WRPS mission within the Engineering Organization. Duties of the mechanical engineer will typically include design, analysis, testing, fabrication, control, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanical systems. These mechanical systems are resident in all existing tank farm facilities and new facilities under design and construction.

The specific engineering duties will include the following:

• Support preparation of scope, cost, and schedules for projects/tasks.
• Apply technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of systems where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from engineering/scientific progress in the field.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare technical manuals, reports, procedures and deliver technical presentations to engineering, operations, projects, and customer organizations.
• Problem-solving for complex technical challenges with adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Assume responsibility for the mechanical system aspects of specific projects/scope including design, application, test, or the preparation of specifications for systems, materials, equipment or components in collaboration with other engineering/science competencies within the team.
• Conduct site/area visits and investigate engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives and provide recommendations

Required Qualifications
Grade 14:
Bachelor of Science (BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Grade 15:
Bachelor of Science (BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; with
One (1) year related experience

Desired Qualifications
Relevant internship experience
EIT

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
• Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Compensation & Benefits
Grade 14:
Hiring Range Minimum: $69,413
Hiring Range Maximum: $87,538

Grade 15:
Hiring Range Minimum: $76,338
Hiring Range Maximum: $96,313

WRPS 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

In 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.