Materials Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Materials Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Richland, Washington
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The Materials Engineer will provide engineering support and technical guidance to various disciplines involved in high-level waste vitrification design and fabrication processes. They will perform engineering analyses, develop material solutions, and ensure technical adequacy in areas such as coatings, material selection, welding, and metallurgy.

• Serve as the residing material technology expert to the project
• Complete reviews and assigned tasks following procedures, ensuring technical accuracy
• Coordinate with other groups to resolve issues
• Revise material specifications and design deliverables
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and execution
• Complete engineering tasks within budget and schedule
• Support and implement nuclear safety and quality culture in daily activities

• Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with 2 years of experience or doctorate in engineering
• Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship
• Experience in performing calculations and design related to hydraulics, equipment sizing, and overall system design for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power, or chemical process facilities
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.