Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Piping Design Engineer opportunity in Richland, WA to support Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS).

This position supports the Design Engineering organization with an emphasis on ASME Pipe Code designs. Design Engineers work with Operations, Maintenance, Field Engineering and Facilities to install or retro-fit new structures, systems and components that ultimately support the overall mission of Tank Farms. Design Engineering evaluates existing equipment and/or design features for functionality and provides Subject Matter Experts to the field to support code compliance, design guidance, reviews of alternate designs.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering

Desired Qualifications
• Experience with ASME 31.1 and B31.3 piping system designs.
• Experience in utilizing software design tools for pipe stress and flow calculations.
• Professional Engineering License
• Experience with the use of AFT Fathom, AutoPipe, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to lead small groups of engineers to reach a common design goal.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Engineering Degree and/or Certifications

This position includes the following responsibilities:
• Performing code compliance calculations and executing design to support upgrades with ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3 design requirements.
• Provide ASME Piping code subject matter expert support to other organizations within Tank Farms as requested.
• Leading small, multi-disciplined teams to execute design of projects that support Tank Farm operations, Effluent Treatment Facility, 242-A Evaporator and other operational facilities as needed.

Additional engineering duties may include the following:
• Assume responsibility for the mechanical design aspects of assigned 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.
• Prepare technical manuals, calculations, drawings, reports, procedures and deliver technical presentations to engineering, operations, projects, and customer organizations.
• Conduct site/area visits and investigate engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives and provide recommendations.
• 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.
• Support preparation of scope, cost, and schedules for projects/tasks.
• Problem-solving for complex technical challenges with adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.

Work Location/Potential Access Requirements
Primary work location will be at 2435 Stevens Center, Richland, WA and other Richland WRPS offices as needed. Work will be performed during the Hanford standard schedule consisting of ten (10) hours of work between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with one-half hour designated as an unpaid period for lunch, Monday through Thursday.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $95,000 to $180,000 annually.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates (Edgewater) is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or large complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to employing and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers