Mechanical Engineer

Strata-G•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Strata-G is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to perform broad, complex engineering assignments requiring originality, ingenuity, and the development of new methods. Under general supervision, the engineer provides advanced technical support for planning, designing, analyzing, constructing, and maintaining structures, systems, and components. Assignments begin with Pre-Job Briefs or similar task-specific preparation. The engineer reviews outcomes to capture lessons learned and identify potential process improvements, provides engineering advice, and demonstrates technical competence with minimal direction from higher-level engineering staff. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least three years of related experience. Depending on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science may also be accepted. The position is full-time and onsite in Richland, Washington; remote and hybrid options are not available. Strata-G does not sponsor immigrant or non-immigrant work visas. The successful candidate must provide evidence of identity and employment authorization. Drug testing will be conducted, and a federal background investigation may be required to obtain access authorization before employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science may also be accepted depending on the position.
At least 3 years of related experience.
Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques, and criteria.
Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team environment.
Good problem identification and resolution skills.
Displays informal leadership characteristics.
Exhibits a questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.
Ability to remain stationary, walk, kneel, and crouch; operate a computer continually; communicate with various organizational levels; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; and travel.
Must provide evidence of identity and employment authorization.
Must undergo drug testing; a federal background investigation may be required to obtain access authorization before employment.

Responsibilities

Perform non-standard, varied, and new-to-you engineering assignments, including design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, specification preparation, field-task execution, field-problem resolution, and quality-event resolution.
Work autonomously on most assignments and solutions, with minimal assistance and instruction.
Ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational, industry, and customer engineering standards.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment to adapt or modify approaches for tasks not previously performed.
Continue developing knowledge of the organization, its processes, and its customers.
Work on special projects as directed.
Suggest and implement process improvements.
Maintain a safety mindset.
Prepare for specific tasks through Pre-Job Briefs or similar preparation.
Review assignment outcomes to capture lessons learned and identify possible process improvements.
Provide engineering advice and advanced technical support.