Expert Engineer
Volt

Volt is immediately hiring for an Expert Engineer in Richland, WA.

Position Type: Full time (Contract)

Duration: 12 months

As an Expert Engineer, you will be:

• Assure the technical adequacy of work performed in the discipline or engineering program by reviewing and approving design changes, calculations/analyses, licensing documents, system health reports and other technical documents as defined in procedures and as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
• Define, implement, and manage major engineering programs or discipline groups by providing required technical leadership and overview with minimal guidance from management.
• Assure that engineering work is completed properly by assuring its technical quality and cost effectiveness.
• Provide broad, in-depth technical guidance and mentoring to discipline engineering personnel by active involvement in current engineering issues, and in coordination efforts in multidiscipline aspects of the work performed.
• As a senior technical authority, provide engineering consultation and guidance in the resolution of complex system and component problems where broad system knowledge and integration of multiple factors is necessary.
• Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operations and initiate corrective actions in accordance with the plant CR process.
• Provide consultation and direction on code or standards requirements, design and analysis methods, or licensing requirements as appropriate for tasks assigned to the discipline group.
• Assure appropriate actions are documented in engineering and technical procedures and standards.
• Develop state-of-the-art discipline engineering methods and practices as required to meet engineering missions and establish a professional reputation within the company and industry via technical publications and/or professional society participation.

Required Education and Experience:

• Requires two of the following: Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science from an accredited college or university Professional Engineering (PE) license an advanced degree Also requires: Twelve years of discipline specific engineering experience with at least seven years related to nuclear power.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Nuclear Design Change Process and 50.59 Licensing Process. Experience with pipe stress analysis, pipe support and hanger support, and floor loading preferred.

Required abilities and skills:

• Required is a seasoned, in-depth knowledge of discipline engineering principles, practices and theories, and methods to identify and solve the most complex of problems by performing sophisticated analyses as required. Advanced technical knowledge of related discipline principles is required. Must maintain current knowledge of industry developments and applications.

Desired abilities and skills:

• Advanced computer skills. Effective communication skills are required to relate to both highly analytical and nonscientific backgrounds. Ability to provide strong technical guidance, mentoring of junior staff, leadership, and technical training employees. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrate core values: Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Mutual respect, and trust through open, honest communication.

Pay Rate: $75-$102 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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