DESCRIPTION OF WORK-SPECIFIC This position supports the Design Engineering organization with an emphasis on ASME Pipe Code designs. Design Engineers work with Operations, Maintenance, Field Engineering and Facilities to install or retro-fit new structures, systems and components that ultimately support the overall mission of Tank Farms. Design Engineering evaluates existing equipment and/or design features for functionality and provides Subject Matter Experts to the field to support code compliance, design guidance, reviews of alternate designs. This position includes the following responsibilities: * Performing code compliance calculations and executing design to support upgrades with ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3 design requirements. * Provide ASME Piping code subject matter expert support to other organizations within Tank Farms as requested. * Leading small, multi-disciplined teams to execute design of projects that support Tank Farm operations, Effluent Treatment Facility, 242-A Evaporator and other operational facilities as needed. Additional engineering duties may include the following: * Assume responsibility for the mechanical design aspects of assigned projects/scope including design, application, test, or the preparation of specifications for systems, materials, equipment or components in collaboration with other engineering/science competencies within the team. * Prepare technical manuals, calculations, drawings, reports, procedures and deliver technical presentations to engineering, operations, projects, and customer organizations. * Conduct site/area visits and investigate engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives and provide recommendations. * Apply technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of systems where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from engineering/scientific progress in the field. * Support preparation of scope, cost, and schedules for projects/tasks. * Problem-solving for complex technical challenges with adaptations of engineering alternatives. * Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures. Personnel Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering Degree is required A minimum of 8 years' experience in mechanical engineering. Desired Qualifications/Skills Experience with ASME 31.1 and B31.3 piping system designs. * Experience in utilizing software design tools for pipe stress and flow calculations. * Professional Engineering License * Experience with the use of AFT Fathom, AutoPipe, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office products. * Ability to lead small groups of engineers to reach a common design goal. * Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills * Advanced Engineering Degree and/or Certifications 4.0 Training HGET is mandatory for work on Hanford Site and facility-specific training may be required. 5.0 Work Location/Potential Access Primary work location will be at 2435 Stevens Center, Richland, WA and other Richland WRPS offices as needed. Spectra Tech's policy is to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.