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Designer Specialist

Amentum, Richland, Washington, United States, 99352


Title Designer Specialist

Position Number 39255

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2435 Stevens

Posted 07/23/2024

Closes 08/06/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) seeks a Designer Specialist to join the Design Services organization. The Designer Specialist will be tasked to work with Design Engineers in the planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of design, assisting with man-hour estimates, and schedules. Ensure designs are developed in quality manner, compliant with requirements, procedures, on schedule, and within budgeted hours. Coordinate with personnel in other departments, project managers and client personnel to review designs and resolve areas of concern. Perform field walkdowns and inspections, take measurements, prepare field sketches and notes.

Ability to solve problems and resolve immediate issues. The position requires the ability to analyze a situation, determine the best course of action, identify the required resources, give direction and follow through according to applicable policies and procedures, innovative approaches to problem solving and seeking continuous improvement must be accomplished on the spot due to time and schedule constraints that prevail at tank farm facilities.

This position will be responsible for creating and managing detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) melters.

Prepare routine to moderately complex designs for Structure, Systems and Components (SSC);

Assist in the development of drafting standards in accordance with site criteria;

May perform planning and coordinating of detailed CAD work;

Assist in generating and reviewing design change forms;

Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria;

Prepare fabrication and construction specifications and details;

Prepare plant layouts and study drawings using CAD tools from which construction drawings are completed;

Ensure that designs are consistent with project technical requirements and scope;

Participate in evaluation and resolution of technical issues;

Perform investigations and prepare technical reports for recommended actions; and

Perform field walk downs for as-found conditions and to resolve design questions and installation issues.

Required Qualifications

Grade 19:

AA/AAS degree in related field and 12 years of related experience as a Designer, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; 2 years of related experience must be in the Nuclear industry.

Grade 20:

AA/AAS degree in related field and 14 years of related experience as a Designer, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; 2 years of related experience must be in Nuclear industry.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD

Experience with SolidWorks PDM

Experience as a PDM system administrator

Experience with AutoCAD

Electrical and/or Mechanical/piping and/or Civil Structural design drafting experience relating to facility modifications and support preferred, Mechanical Experience is highly preferred

Experience in electrical equipment, electrical diagrams and schedules, mechanical equipment, piping, pipe supports, structural, civil, plot plans, plans, sections and details preferred

Experience incorporating change notices and updating drawings preferred

Familiar with construction practices and issues related to an operating nuclear facility preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 19:

Hiring Range Minimum: $114,475

Hiring Range Maximum: $144,325

Grade 20:

Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025

Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

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 (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)