Overview: Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Mechanical Engineer in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD). Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities: Supports the 222-S Complex with mechanical engineering and other duties as assigned with general supervision. Performs a variety of engineering duties for ventilation, vacuum, and compressed air systems including, but not limited to design, drafting, developing and approving work packages and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), conducting field walk-downs, developing specifications, performing and/or reviewing calculations, testing, troubleshooting, design/procedural reviews, and assisting in the planning and execution of field work. Performs engineering work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering or project tasks. Demonstrates problem-solving and exercise of judgment as required on advanced level work details and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Develops mechanical equipment preventative and corrective maintenance plans and oversees their implementation. Performs regular equipment operational analysis to check for abnormal conditions and provides recommendations for repair or replacement. • Extensive use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Experience with facility engineering and facility maintenance including compressed air systems, vacuum pump systems, ventilations system, and other design engineering documents as assigned. • Prepare technical reports, review designs, plans, and shop drawings. Perform mechanical analysis using MathCad, AutoCAD, Smart Plant, and other software. Apply working knowledge of ANSI, ASME, ASHRAE and other mechanical codes, manuals, and standards to facility design, maintenance, and operation. • Implement and manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) for assigned systems. Support the team planning process to develop work instruction to safely implement design changes within the 222-S Complex. Oversee field modifications and acceptance testing and perform field work complete walk downs. • Provide limited guidance and direction to less senior engineering professionals. May function as lead specialist engineer on a task force or special assignment, coordinating the activities of the task force engineers from the discipline specialty. • Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment. May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel. • Evaluate system design, operating philosophy, and maintenance and make engineering recommendations to ensure system operability, efficiency, and longevity. • Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, maintenance, operations, business and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements. Minimum Requirements: • BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline and minimum 7 years of directly related experience. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications: • Minimum one year of experience working in a nuclear facility. Compensation: Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588 The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience. Company Benefits: PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs. EEO Commitment: It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.
See More Details >>What You’ve Accomplished You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 3 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. Who You Are Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/ You may have also acquired the following skills: • Mechanical and construction experience (including piping, electrical knowledge, equipment layout and testing and commissioning of new processes and equipment). • Machine design and manufacturing methods experience (Process equipment design, HVAC system design, Machining, Sheetmetal, Welding, Forming etc.) • Ability to work autonomously and receive minimal assistance / instruction on most assignments and solutions. • Good communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data (meetings, email, presentations, customer deliverables) and is able to adapt with flexibility. • Familiarity with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD Your Opportunity Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future! This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Experienced Mechanical Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Department of Fuel Operations (DOF) Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. You’ll join a team of diverse engineers to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions and value-added technologies focusing on supplying fuel, fuel components, and fabrication processes and facilities for next generation nuclear power plants. These solutions will ultimately be deployed into a new, state of the art, advanced reactor fuel fabrication facility designed and constructed at the Richland site. Your work will include: • Perform non-standard engineering, varied engineering, and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events. • Independently evaluate, select, and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed. This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow. Who We Are Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future. See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/ Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/ Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. Your Total Rewards Package The range of base salary for the position is between $92,000 - $124,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes: Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development. Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Required Skills Required Experience About the Company: Framatome GmbH
See More Details >>What You’ve Accomplished You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology plus 6 Years Experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for related experience (MS 1-2 yrs. Or PhD 1-3 yrs.). In applicable status a PE license will be accepted in lieu of a 4 yr. engineering degree. You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. Who You Are Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/ You may have also acquired the following skills: • Prolonged experience with industrial machinery in one or more of the following areas: • Manufacturing/Industrial Environment, Metal Fabrication, Machine Design, Maintenace, or Reliability • Support equipment designs, improvements, field troubleshooting, and equipment repairs • Evaluate mechanical systems toward applicable Maintainability, Mechanical standards, Industrial safety requirements, Nuclear Criticality Safety Criteria, Human Factors, Installation cost and schedule constraints • Oversee field work including new installations, integration into existing systems, and troubleshooting • Project Management experience - capital appropriations, cost, schedule. • Managing mechanical craft resources Your Opportunity This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Mechanical Engineer, in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include: • Design and maintenance of nuclear fuel fabrication plant manufacturing equipment • Design mechanical systems that satisfy applicable mechanical standards, human factors, installation/cost, and maintenance best practices. • Oversee field work including new installations, integration into existing systems, and troubleshooting as required. • Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards • Consults with engineering staff and technicians/craft to ensure compliance with design specifications and plant or industry standards. • Apply advanced techniques in CAD and incorporate standard design applications. • Start up, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of process and production equipment and associated facilities and support systems. • Support of 24/7 fuel manufacturing facility in engineering projects and maintenance. The candidate will be required to learn existing plant systems and support improvement projects and maintenance activities at a facility with highly automated chemical processing and assembly equipment. This position requires occasional/sporadic travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow. Who We Are Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future. See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/ Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/ Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. Your Total Rewards Package The range of base salary for the position is between $106,000 - $144,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes: Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development. Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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.
