Welding Engineer

Energy Northwest • Richland, WA

73d • $80,704 - $184,021

About The Position

Welding Engineer at a Commercial Nuclear Plant responsible for implementation of the welding program to include: Interpretation and application of ASME Section III, VIII, IX, XI requirements. Experience of knowledge with NBIC Repair Codes. Experience or Knowledge with ANSI/ASME post construction codes (PCC). Experience or Knowledge with Fitness for Service evaluations for Piping and vessels. Interpretation and application of ASME B31.1 requirements. Knowledge and Application of AWS Codes. Knowledge of NDE (Non-Destructive Examination). Knowledge and experience with Pre and Post weld heat treatment. Shop experience with welding fabricating and weld details. Experience or training in Materials and Metallurgy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and seven years of engineering experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and PE license obtained by accredited examination plus eight years of engineering experience for Engineer Principal.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and three years of discipline specific engineering experience; OR a PE license obtained by an accredited examination and five years of discipline specific engineering experience for Engineer Senior.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and at least one year of engineering experience; OR a PE license obtained by accredited examination and at least one year of engineering experience for Engineer Staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university or a PE license obtained by accredited examination and zero to three years of discipline engineering experience for Engineer.

Nice To Haves

• BS Welding Engineering
• BS Welding Engineering Technology
• BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology- Welding
• BS Material Engineering with Welding background/ experience
• BS Mechanical Engineering with Welding background/ experience

Responsibilities

• Provide independent engineering service and support to perform highly complex engineering tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the application of engineering fundamentals in support of the design modification, operating, and independent assessment of Energy Northwest facilities.
• Serve as an advisor to others.
• Perform highly complex engineering analyses and designs in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Serve as an advisor providing advice and counsel on assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and training on highly complex or extended projects.
• Provide leadership of small groups to resolve complex issues.
• Provide technical direction and leadership routinely to other engineers; serve as a mentor.
• Provide training to others.
• Identify need and initiate development of new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives.
• Assure compliance with regulatory and industry guidance.
• Provide interpretation of industry guidance for application.
• Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operation and initiate corrective action.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Supplemental life insurances.
• Credit monitoring.
• Identity theft insurance.
• Matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan.
• Washington State Pension Plan (PERS).
• 457(b) savings plan.
• 160 hours of personal time per year.
• Nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees