Mechanical Field Engineer - Richland, Washington

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 101124 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.  

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The Opportunity

In this role, you will have opportunity to:

• Function in a field mechanical engineer capacity at the Columbia Generating Station (CGS) located north of Richland, Washington.
• Act as primary in-person contact / liaison for Black & Veatch at the plant and communicate with the home office engineering team to identify and resolve all engineering related issues in a timely manner.  
• Take necessary actions to maintain project schedule targets and develop a stable working relationship with a client personnel including project management, design engineering, system engineering, and administration.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. 
• Attend daily plant status meetings within their assigned department.
• Maintain access authorization standards and plant requirements for unescorted access to the plant

The Team

By joining our field engineering group in Richland, Washington you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our field professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• This professional should also have 3-5 years of previous experience as a field engineer and/or engineering design experience on Nuclear Power Plants
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 3 years related work experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA-10

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Schedule: This role will consist of a 4 day work week at 10 hours a day

This professional should be able to meet the physical demands associated with working in a field engineer role. These demands may include:

• Standing, Kneeling, Bending, Stooping, and Walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• The ability to see and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Comfortability to work above 5 feet in height.
• Climbing and maintaining balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

129

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