Engineer (Mechanical/Structural)

Job Title: Engineer (Mechanical/Structural)
Req. # E-1322
Posting Date: 8/14/24
Compensation: ($81,725- $99,866 annually)
CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley, LLC (CHBWV) is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1 - Facility Disposition Project at the West Valley Demonstration Project. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, CHBWV continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.
We are a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) employer match and enhanced employer contributions - up to 9% total company contribution!
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day)
• tuition reimbursement & professional development
• atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at CHBWV. If you are interested in joining the CHBWV family, apply to one of our current job openings or join our Talent Community.
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF POSITION
This Engineering position will assume responsibility for one or more related phases of work of an engineering discipline as directed by a manager. The engineer will be required to perform a wide variety of engineering and technical duties. The work requires knowledge and application of engineering techniques, principles, and practices employed in the area of assignment. Responsibilities will include trouble shooting, evaluating, and developing solutions for mechanical systems and components.
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:

• Bachelors of Science or Technology degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an accredited program
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional engineering experience.
• Graduate degree in engineering may be substituted for some experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must have fundamental knowledge of engineering principles and practices and working knowledge in area of expertise. Must have thorough understanding of theory, instrumentation and methods for experimental measurements.
• Must have fundamental knowledge of DOE conduct of engineering requirements and capable of following implementation guidelines.
• Must possess mastery engineering knowledge to successfully complete difficult assignments. Must possess familiarity and functional competency with standard computer programs, basic skills in oral and written communication and developed organizational skills.
• Must be able to handle direct responsibility for planning, organizing, monitoring, and developing approaches for resources within the requirements of the DOE and general CHBVW and Corporate guidelines, policies, objectives, and procedures. Must demonstrate leadership through developing and implementing strategies. The impact of this primary role is direct and significant with direct accountability to CHBWV management.
• Must be able to work independently under consultative direction, be technically competent to work on the most complex engineering activities and recommend changes in systems and procedures. May act as lead person or technical expert to direct work of others, develop and implement special projects, develop procedures, and mentor others.
• Must demonstrate originality, sound judgment, independent evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Must assume responsibility for accuracy and adequacy of the final solution.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in order to exchange information, resolve problems, and coordinate tasks.
• Must be able to use independent judgment to perform, identify, and analyze diverse work control responsibilities involving different and unrelated processes and methods.
• Must be able to isolate and define unknown conditions, resolve critical issues, or develop new theories according to industry principles, theories, and codes.
• Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization, and senior management. May be required to make presentations to employees and managers. Must be able to influence, motivate, investigate, or direct individuals or groups in accordance with engineering principles, theories, and codes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Adhere to standards contained in the Company "Code of Conduct," Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates engineering documents.
• Develops engineering products, systems and programs.
• Performs the evaluation, peer review and/or confirmation of adequacy of engineering products, systems and programs.
• Ensures the quality of the product, system and/or program.
• Prepares and schedules to perform and integrate work.
• Maintains and increases professional technical knowledge and proficiency.

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CHBWV is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.