Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Bechtel Corporation

• Requisition
• Location:
  
  Richland, WA
• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  Part-Time Telework (full‑time role with 9/80 schedule)
• Salary Range: $69,900 – $118,920 annually

The primary role of the Process Engineer will be working as part of a team to prepare process models, technical reports, studies, procurement documentation, and design documentation; perform calculations using engineering software; and support systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in process modeling, process design, and be capable of developing design documents and procurement documents, including specifications, material requisitions, mechanical diagrams, process diagrams, and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements.

The process engineer will interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.

• Develop and maintain process models to support material and energy balances, equipment reliability and availability assessments, and tank utilization.
• Develop, verify, validate, and maintain discrete event simulation models to address a wide range of performance issues in existing and new, first‑of‑a‑kind nuclear facilities.
• Analyze model results to predict facility performance and identify key bottleneck areas. Work with stakeholders to minimize/eliminate potential bottlenecks and improve overall plant performance.
• Prepare software lifecycle documentation for the verification and validation of software to meet software quality requirements.
• Work in a team, use engineering judgment, and devise new approaches to solving problems.
• Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Support the procurement of equipment by developing procurement packages, reviewing quotations and evaluating them technically; review vendor submittals and resolve technical issues during the procurement of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with the systems engineering group and other groups in development of equipment requirements.
• Review and disposition of field change notices, non‑conformance reports, and condition reports.
• Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

• Level I:
  Requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and 1–2 years of related experience or 5–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Level II:
  Requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.

• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site; even if teleworking, must comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.
• Non‑U.S. citizens from certain countries may be subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
• Knowledge and experience of discrete event simulation software, preferably WITNESS or similar (e.g., ARENA, SIMUL8, FLEXSIM).
• Strong computer coding experience (e.g., Visual Basic, Python, R).
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Understand technical issues and costs related to selection of typical design features within discipline.
• Know how to develop all standard deliverables within discipline.
• Familiar with effort required to prepare standard discipline deliverables and standard engineering budgets and schedules within discipline.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (e.g., presentations, technical writing for engineering documentation).

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