Notes: This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.
Project Overview: Client is a global engineering, construction and project management company that has “built the world” for more than 120 years, having constructed Hoover Dam, the English Channel Tunnel, entire cities in the Middle East, the second-largest solar thermal power project in the world, and millions of miles of roads and pipelines. We produce a lasting, positive legacy by creating jobs, growing economies, connecting communities to resources, shoring up and expanding infrastructure, and making the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.
Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.
Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.
Position Description: Automation Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Automation Supervisor
Position Responsibilities:
The primary duties consist of supporting and assisting in development, review, administration, testing, configuration, implementation, data integration/management in support of a large Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project.
Assists senior engineering automation staff eliciting requirements to support information management, data validation and data ownership work activities.
Applies knowledge of 3D, P&ID, etc. principles and practices to data integration with commercial-off-the- shelf software.
Coordinates with and support technical team members in information systems, automation, and engineering in areas related to engineering authoring and integration tools.
Assists in producing artifacts to convey data integration and management activities for review and coordination.
Assists in training on-project users in the use of engineering software and related work processes.
Must be well organized and can accomplish assigned tasks within established budgets and schedules.
Basic Qualifications:
Sound knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the discipline.
Hands-on experience with database systems such as Microsoft Access, Oracle, and SQL Server.
Hands-on experience integrating data between disparate systems and various data types (e.g., structured, unstructured, documents, etc.).
General knowledge of engineering/scientific systems, calculations, applications, and relevant computer applications.
Basic knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria, and codes relevant to the discipline.
Must be able to 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 be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
Grade Education/Experience Included: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering curriculum or drafting/design with 9 years of experience in piping design utilizing 2D/3D CAD System.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Bentley OpenPlant, Smart3D or any 3D CAD modeling software
Design production engineering experience
Working knowledge of the application of ASME NQA-1 and DOE O 414.1C, relating to software development and software quality
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $70.38/hr.
