Engineering Specialist - Materials Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks an Engineering Specialist - Materials Engineer to support HLW vitrification design and fabrication. You will analyze materials, develop specs, resolve quality issues, and ensure coatings, welding, and metallurgy meet standards.

The role interfaces with engineering, EPC groups, and design authorities to deliver robust material solutions and technical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in engineering with relevant experience.
• Experience performing calculations and design related to waste processing facilities.
• Ability to review material specs and ensure code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as residing material technology expert to the WTP project.
• Complete reviews and tasks following procedures with technical adequacy.
• Coordinate with groups to resolve issues and revisions to material specs.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and coordinate with technical disciplines.
• Complete assigned tasks within budget and schedule.
• Support nuclear safety quality culture in day-to-day work.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Design documentation

Hydraulics

Nuclear facilities

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Specialist - Materials Engineer

Duration - 12 Months

Richland, WA

Position Description

Material Engineer will provide engineering support and technical guidance to the engineering disciplines for the HLW vitrification design and fabrication processes. The Materials Engineer will perform in‑depth engineering analysis and develop material engineering solutions to address any emergent material engineering related issues. Other key functions of the Material Engineer are to develop and maintain material engineering specifications and resolve material quality issues. The Materials Engineer is responsible for reviewing and performing engineering design deliverables to ensure technical adequacy in areas such as coatings, material selection, material compatibility and protection, welding, and metallurgy to help complete the design. The Engineering Specialist will be interfacing with other engineering disciplines and functional groups to solve complex issues associated with the High‑Level Waste Facility. This position requires interface with groups across the project, supporting Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC). This work will be performed under the direction of a senior technical specialist, Project Engineers, and/or Design Authority. The successful applicant will have the ability to interact with all levels of staff in an effective and diplomatic manner.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as residing material technology expert to the WTP project.
• Complete reviews and assigned tasks following procedures while assuring technical adequacy in accordance with company, contract, and industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate with other groups to resolve issues.
• Complete revisions to material specifications and design deliverables.
• Facilitate communication with various stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team.
• Complete assigned engineering tasks within budget/schedule.
• Support and implement the nuclear safety quality culture in day‑to‑day work activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with 2 years of experience or Doctorate in Engineering.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen 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.
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
• Related experience includes but is not limited to experience in performing calculations and design, including documentation related to hydraulics, equipment sizing, and overall system design for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power, or chemical process facilities.