DESCRIPTION OF WORK-SPECIFIC
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.
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.

Personnel Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineering Degree is required

A minimum of 8 years� experience in mechanical engineering.

Desired Qualifications/Skills

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
4.0 Training
HGET is mandatory for work on Hanford Site and facility-specific training may be
required.
5.0 Work Location/Potential Access
Primary work location will be at 2435 Stevens Center, Richland, WA and other Richland WRPS offices as needed.