job summary: Sr Mechanical Engineer needed for a leading Engineering and Construction firm in Richland WA. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design project teams in Richland, WA to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of equipment and infrastructure projects that will primarily support nuclear and DOE facilities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and at least 7 years of experience. location: Richland, Washington job type: Contract salary: $60 - 90 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: • Lead the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual design phase through completion of construction for project managers' needs and requirements. • Prepare mechanical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. • Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers. • Participate in project schedule development, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders. • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry. • Applies knowledge and experience in complex projects and finding non-standard design solutions. • Quality review of production drawings, calculations, and specifications. • Oversee construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of mechanical systems. • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients. • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met. • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits. • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance. • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers. • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence. • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines. • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies. qualifications: • Experience level: Experienced • Minimum 7 years of experience • Education: Bachelors (required) skills: • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
See More Details >>Summary: Responsible for supervision of assigned mechanical labor resources on the project or an assigned area of a project under the direction of the superintendent. Accomplish assignments at and in accordance with direction of site manager utilizing knowledge and skills attained through experience in the recognized crafts or trades. Report findings, observations, and problems, make recommendations, and bring other matters of a similar nature for appropriate action. Provide technical guidance and direction; make recommendations for work assignments, and sequence and scheduling of assigned work, according to terms of governing contracts. Responsible for training and development of employees under his/her direction. Ensure that health and safety regulations are observed and adhered to by all subordinates. Ensure employee is qualified to perform work under his/her direction per site procedures/policies. Essential Functions • Provide technical direction and manage assigned labor resources that accomplish assigned scope of work of Company contracts and projects. Assume the responsibilities of the Craft Manager in their absence. • Oversee and monitor schedule performance including review of ongoing and upcoming projects; investigate late activities; and assist the project team in troubleshooting, problem solving, and issue resolution. • Monitor and evaluate project budget performance, which includes reviewing ongoing and upcoming projects; develop innovative work methods and investigation of over budget items. • Implement shift turnover, which includes monitoring of work turned over to backshifts, amount and type of work assigned, and quality and quantity of work accomplished. • Participate in the development of schedule planning and budget during the pre-planning phase. • Perform personnel activities including the hiring and supervision of labor resources, force reductions, promotions and demotions. • Coordinate Craft Training - Train employees in the areas of technical knowledge, safety and communication. Ensure that Company policies are adhered to and clearly understood by subordinates. • Ensure that inter-department relations are maintained in a cooperative manner; ensure that new technical methodologies are investigated in order to improve the Company’s capability and results. • Ability to physically climb stairs, balance on scaffolding, access small, confined spaces and work in excessive heat and/or cold environments due to site visits. • Be able to work shift work as required. • Ability to travel. Supervisory Responsibility: Yes Technical Skills • Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards. • Ability to obtain OSHA 30 Card within 12 months of hire date. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills such as tact and diplomacy. • Proficient knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and database applications. Behavioral Skills: • Make decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with customer and project profitability • Demonstrate a motivation to provide fast, accurate and complete customer service at all times to all employees and management • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material • Must be able to motivate and manage individuals to accomplish departmental goals • Ability to apply organizational skills when given a project; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines • Use resources effectively to generate solutions; take initiative when resolving problems Physical Requirements: • May work in an office environment and/or on the project site • Ability to physically climb stairs, balance on scaffolding, access small, confined spaces and work in excessive heat and/or cold environments due to site visits • Ability to travel to job sites • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time • Ability to type on a keyboard • Ability to converse over a telephone • Ability to traverse the job site in support of work activities Education: Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management; equivalent experience considered at the discretion of management. Experience: Three to five years of experience in mechanical supervision construction, design, and/or management of craft labor in a nuclear outage environment is required. Minimum 3- 5 years of experience as a mechanical supervisor in a nuclear plant outage, outage support, mechanical maintenance shop, or nuclear plant projects is required. Strong mechanical background is desired. The completion of a union apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance or designation as a certified journeyman pipefitter or boilermaker is also desired. Special Requirements Prior Nuclear experience is preferred. • Must be able to be badged at U.S. commercial nuclear power plants. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EnergySolutions Nuclear Services are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
See More Details >>External Job Opportunity Title Mechanical Engineer - New College Grad or Early Ca Position Number 40150 Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp City/State Richland, WA Location Hanford/200W Posted 05/05/2025 Closes 05/19/2025 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Duties/Scope Of Work WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH CPCCo! At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy! Our team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide support in the following areas: • Providing administrative and technical direction of the activities within the engineering discipline. • Providing decision-making and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and with significant impact on engineering activities. • Demonstrating creativity, adaptive thinking and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and/or solving complex or novel engineering problems. • Supporting staff supervision responsibilities or special administrative duties as assigned by the engineering manager. • Providing design/design review of the existing 324 Building Disposition Project design media. • Developing logic, duration and estimates for discipline's portion of the engineering schedule, and review of the schedule periodically to ensure that it is maintained and that expenditures are kept within budget limits. • Assisting in development of operation and maintenance procedures. • Supporting development of Engineering Change Requests (ECR's), Design Change Notices (DCN's) and redlines per procedure. • Monitoring installation activities to ensure compliance with the engineered design associated with mechanical installations. • Assisting in resolution of field installation issues, providing input to construction field changes and supporting during Construction Acceptance Test (CAT) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP). Basic Qualifications • Early Career Level Grade 14: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or successful completion of degree by June 30, 2025 • Early Career Level Grade 15: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with 1 or more years of relevant experience. The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience. Desired Qualifications • Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering is preferred. • Experience with subcontract oversite, to include review and approval of design and fabrication submittals, and subcontract formation and management. • Experience with DOE Nuclear Safety requirements. • Professional Engineering (PE) License. • Experience using Document Management & Control Systems (DMCS), including issuing documents. • Experience with Hot Cell Equipment Design. • Proficiency with AutoCAD 2017 and SOLIDWORKS 2018 or newer software for mechanical designs. • Experience with HVAC systems, effluent systems, and facility cranes. Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates. Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week): • Early Career Level Grade 14: $78,500 - $101,500. • Early Career Level Grade 15: $78,500 - $111,650. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards. CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following: • A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing. • A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance. CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Richland, WA, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 13,921 mechanical trade professionals in Washington, with wages averaging around $1,282 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $66,600 annually for experienced professionals.
