Senior Startup Engineer, Mechanical, WTP

Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right no matter how big, how complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals.

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, guidelines, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to startup, maintenance, operation, or testing. Plans and coordinates independent work requiring judgment and experience in the application and substantial adaptation of operations and startup techniques. Devises new approaches to operations problems. Provides startup, maintenance, operation or testing direction to subordinate senior startup engineers, engineers, technicians, crafts or others as assigned for specific projects or tasks. Requires experience and demonstrated skill in handling work at grade level and a broad knowledge of precedents in the industry.

- Develops and evaluates plans and criteria within a discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities. - Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data relating to the specialty. - Provides technical advice and counsel on specific assignments. - Provides input and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed. - Performs field consulting services as required. - Performs special projects as assigned. - Applies specialized knowledge of startup methods to the solution of specific problems. - Provides the resolution of technical questions arising in the area of specialty. - Uses advanced startup engineering techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of related sciences and disciplines.

**Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor Degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field and 13 years related experience in startup, nuclear power facility experience, or similar; in lieu of a formal degree, 19 years of related experience to include Startup, nuclear power facility experience, or similar. **Minimum Qualifications** - Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, 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. - In-depth knowledge in the areas of Mechanical, Operations, and/or Shift Technical Engineer and knowledge of principles and practices related to sound operation. - Good knowledge of related construction and engineering practices and the economics involved. - Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria. - Skilled in oral and written communication. **Preferred Qualifications** - Possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship. - Previous experience and knowledge of Bechtel Startup procedures, programs, and processes. - Previous experience as a Bechtel Startup (Commissioning) Engineer scheduling and performing system checkout and operation. - Previous commercial nuclear/Department of Energy experience.