Principal Procurement Engineer

Principal Procurement Engineer – Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP)

• Work Location:
  
  Richland, WA
• Telework:
  Part‑time telework flexibility (full‑time presence during the initial period; 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off)
• Relocation Authorized:
  National – Family
• Salary Range: $105,060 – $182,670 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

We are designing and building a one‑of‑a‑kind facility that will safely dispose of radioactive and chemical waste from World War II and Cold War plutonium production, protecting the Columbia River and surrounding communities.

As a Principal Procurement Engineer you will support the WTP Engineering CGD process, leveraging expertise in engineering, procurement, manufacturing, fabrication, and quality assurance associated with nuclear CGD.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Perform failure mode analyses on safety‑related items and equipment.
• Develop commercial‑grade dedication strategies.
• Review diverse manufacturing processes (machining, welding, heat‑treating, factory acceptance testing).
• Implement detailed quality‑assurance requirements (e.g., NQA‑1, DOE 414.1D, ISO‑9000) and applicable codes and standards (ASME Section VIII, ANSI B31.3, AWS D1.1/D1.6).
• Execute detailed technical evaluations of items (mechanical, electrical, structural, instrumentation and controls).
• Optimize procurement strategies and develop critical characteristics, acceptance criteria, and methods based on project requirements.
• Review supplier CGD programs, perform technical and quality reviews of supplier CGD documentation.
• Act as a subcontract technical representative during material and equipment testing.
• Interface with the Department of Energy.
• Partner with suppliers on CGD and supply‑chain issues to ensure success.
• Perform detailed reviews of supplier CGD programs and processes.
• Develop processes for detailed technical and quality reviews of supplier CGD quality documentation.

Level I:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant experience.

Level II
:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant experience and demonstrated leadership.

• Authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen, physical (if at construction site), and background check.
• Must obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access.
• Knowledge of CGD processes in NRC or DOE regulated facilities.
• Experience in nuclear equipment design, safety and hazards analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Manufacturing and fabrication experience.
• NQA‑1 auditing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Previous Bechtel project experience.
• Previous DOD/DOE project experience.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering department procedures (EDPs), design standards, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Quality Assurance experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, paid time off (160 hours annually), holidays, parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing.

Bechtel is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants with a disability requiring accommodation may e‑mail a request to

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Construction