Job Description

Title Mechanical Engineer (Entry-Level)

Position Number 39543

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 10/23/2024

Closes 11/10/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington 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. The contractor is also preparing to support the Waste Treatment Plant Operations by procuring long lead equipment spares for the future as requested by the Department of Energy.

The Direct Feed LAW (DFLAW) Engineering Acquisitions group was formed within the WRPS Engineering organization in order to support this effort. The group will be responsible for near term and future long lead high dollar equipment spares to ensure the Tank Farm and WTP continue to Operate.

This position will have the following overall responsibilities.

This position will support the spare melter fabrication efforts that are currently on going and projected in future. It is estimated that there will be approximately 17 melter fabrications that will require a technical competency to oversee a multiyear challenging equipment procurement process. The position will work under the leadership of the project engineer assigned to the Melter. The individual will be expected to understand basic engineering terminology and read drawings. The individual will have limited decision making ability until fully qualified as a project engineer and design authority for a melter.

Specific engineering duties will include supporting the following as technical engineer:

* Support development of studies or technical evaluations of alternatives for equipment acquisitions

* Support development of specifications to support build to print or design-build equipment

* Support development of inspection criteria for large fabrications

* Develop statements of work and support procurement processes to obtain fabricators

* Review submittals from fabricators

* Interface as necessary with the design engineering organization to update any design media

* Interface with WTP or Tank Farm organizations to support replacement of equipment as necessary

* Interface with Engineering discipline leads to ensure code compliance

* Draft responses to Requests for information and Non-Conformances from fabricators

* Support fabricators in walkdowns and testing

* Prepare and conduct presentations as needed

Required Qualifications

Grade 14:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Grade 15:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

One (1) 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.

Grade 16:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Two (2) 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 significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

Willingness to learn the fabrication processes

Ability to read basic drawings

Direct experience with the use of Microsoft Office products, Solids works a plus

Presentation and verbal communication skills

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).

* 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).

* Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Hiring Range Minimum: $71,200

Hiring Range Maximum: $108,513

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

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

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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