Job Title: Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer
Location: Richland, WA
Duration: 12 Months
 
Description:
This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.
US citizenship required
 
Note - This position is a full-time role in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.
 
Job Summary:
This position entails working as part of the HVAC team designing the areas of the HVAC systems and or support utilities used to support the treatment and vitrification processes. This position will require the candidate to have solid experience in HVAC design and be capable of the development and preparation of design documentation, including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, and equipment data sheets. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in the development and preparation of procurement documentation such as equipment specifications and material requisitions.
In this position, the candidate will be required to interface and coordinate with the other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design. Excellent communication and presentation skills are of benefit to the candidate.
 
Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, design criteria, and codes and standards in making adaptations and modifications in the HVAC design.
• Participates in the design, development, and modification of mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), codes and standards, and Client design guides.
• Prepares engineering design documentation including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets, conceptual studies, and design proposals.
• Prepares engineering procurement documentation including equipment specifications, material requisitions, and technical evaluations of vendor procurement proposals.
• Coordinates HVAC engineering efforts in various assigned areas with Client specialty groups, other engineering disciplines, Construction, and Operations and Maintenance.
• Informing our client during the design progression and quickly addressing our client’s question is essential.
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interacts with other project functions, our client, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory and industry codes and standards
• Aids project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Provides checking of design documentation including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets, conceptual studies, and design proposals. utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), codes and standards, and Client design guides.
• Provides checking of mechanical engineering reports for clients as required
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
• When delegated, provides guidance to other mechanical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects.
• Provides a monthly brown bag learning presentation on relevant HVAC subject matter.
• Mentors and aids junior team members as required.
• Completes mechanical documentation and procedures for equipment installation, maintenance, and operations.
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

 
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level 1

• Engineer In-Training certification required. Expectation is to obtain a Professional Engineer’s license within 1 year of employment.
• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 10-15 years of relevant work experience.

Level 2

• Professional Engineer’s license is required.
• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 15-20 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
• Solid experience in producing HVAC load calculations, pressure drop calculations, ductwork design, and equipment selection is required.
• Knowledge of ASME AG-1, ASHRAE, SMACNA standards, and experience with DOE Nuclear Cleaning Handbook and relevant DOE design guides.
• Solid experience in the use of MS Office applications, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.
• Previous WTP Experience using Client Procurement tools would be beneficial.

  

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.

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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.