Title Electrical Engineer

Position Number 39040

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 05/08/2024

Closes 05/22/2024

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. This complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrated organization engineering organization. Engineering at WRPS consists of process engineering, design engineering, nuclear safety, plant/system engineering, construction project engineering, procurement engineering, process and control system engineering, engineering standards/program implementation, and the Chief Technology Office. These areas support all areas of the tank farm mission including Retrievals, Production Operations, Field Projects, Waste Feed Delivery Projects, and long-term innovations.

The Electrical Engineer will serve as a project engineer supporting a variety of Tank Farm projects with a focus on electrical and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) design. The engineer will serve as both the sole engineer as well as part of a team of engineers on larger projects that encompass multiple engineering disciplines. Typical tasks include reviewing and revising electrical drawings, creating, editing, and modifying Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Drawing Change Notices (DCNs) and Modification Travelers. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting errors and issues in the field and determining a recommended path forward. The engineer will work with the Project Manager as well as internal and external design firms. The engineer will be involved in the start-up, testing and commissioning of new systems and technology.

• Act as a fully competent engineer in the functional and technical area of assignments. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of engineering including a general knowledge of related disciplines.

• Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.

• Support preparation of Statements of Work, design products, procurements, specifications, etc.

• Prepare and approve Engineering documents, evaluations, and calculations.

The engineer will be expected to complete WRPS' Engineering Technical Staff, Project Engineer and Design Authority (DA) qualification.

Required Qualifications

Grade 17:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering; with

Five (5) years of related experience.

Grade 18:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering; with

Seven (7) 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiar with TOC procedures and SmartPlant (SPF)

• Previous experience as a Project Engineer

• Familiar with NEC

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

Grade 17:

Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650

Hiring Range Maximum: $119,250

Grade 18:

Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175

Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425

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 visithttps://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.

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:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)