Job Description

Title Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Number 39703

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 12/17/2024

Closes 01/02/2025

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. WRPS was identified as "One of America's Safest Companies" in 2020; and was the recipient of the 2021 "Employee of the Year" by the Association of Washington Businesses.

The Engineer will be responsible for providing technical engineering services in support of technology development related activities. They will perform a variety of engineering duties including, but not limited to: design, drafting, conducting field and vendor / laboratory facility walkdowns, developing specifications, performing and/or reviewing calculations, testing, design/procedural reviews, and assisting in the planning and execution of technology development efforts. This position includes supporting the development of conventional to highly complex engineering solutions to technical problems. The Engineer may support the activities of National Laboratories, industry vendors, and / or academia.

• Assume technical responsibility for one or more technology development programs / program elements

• Coordinate with National Laboratories, industry vendors, academia, and tank farm field organizations on technical work to be performed associated with technology development program(s)

• Facilitate comment disposition on technical reports, designs, and documents and resolve differences or conflicts prior to transmitting the comments to subcontracted engineering firms and national laboratories

• Prepare costs and schedule estimates on proposed tasks in assigned area, ensuring schedules are task-based, resource-loaded, and the status is correctly provided in support of the tasks

• Apply technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of engineering solutions where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from interactions with tank farm field organizations or technology users.

• Demonstrate problem solving skills in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives when defining solutions to technical challenges

• Provide technical support to fabrication, construction, turnover, and startup activities of transitioned technology solutions

• Support preparation of technical manuals, reports, and procedures

• Prepare statements of work, or contribute technical requirements for statements of work

• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposal(s), and sign the procurement technical evaluation form as evaluator

• Participate in work planning sessions associated with the technology programs assigned

• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for technical review meetings; communicate updates to other engineering personnel, management, and field organizations

• Demonstrate creative ability in solving technical problems for collaboration with other Engineers in preparation an presentation of technical papers, articles, talks or patent disclosures

• Conduct site / vendor visits and investigate technology maturation challenges, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations

Please Note: This position is being advertised under the current Tank Operations Contractor, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS). However, now that transition activities have begun a candidate selected for employment may be hired under the incoming contractor, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) contract. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Required Qualifications

Grade 20:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Ten (10) years of related experience

Grade 21:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Twelve (12) 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

Previous experience working with national laboratories

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

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.

Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025

Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900

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 visit

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 (

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Casual work, Remote job, Relocation, Shift work,

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