Title Civil Engineer (Entry-Level) Position Number 39701 Company WA River Protection Solutions City/State Richland, WA Location 200E Posted 12/17/2024 Closes 01/07/2025 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Responsibilities/Duties Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. The WRPS mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 54 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste. This complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrated organization engineering organization. WRPS was identified as "One of America's Safest Companies" in 2020; and was the recipient of the 2021 "Employer of the Year" by the Association of Washington Businesses This role provides Engineering support utilizing a high degree of customer service skills in support of Operations and Maintenance for the structural evaluations of structures, systems, equipment, and development of technical studies and design solutions to meet functions and requirements, as assigned by the manager. Specific duties for the structural engineer position includes the following: -Technical expertise and design support for a broad range of activities relating to load evaluations, equipment supports, shoring, roof evaluations, buried structures, hoist and rigging plans etc. -Technical support to Operations such as evaluations of work enclosures (tents) wind loading and tie down requirements, structural integrities of concrete pits for safe placements of heavy equipment in developing safe crane routes, and in issues relating to hoisting and rigging tasks. -Assistance to other engineering groups by establishing and/or approving design input information (e.g., functions and requirements), conducting formal design reviews, and providing technical input to Statements of Work (SOWs). Please Note: This position is being advertised under the current Tank Operations Contractor, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS). However, now that transition activities have begun a candidate selected for employment may be hired under the incoming contractor, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) contract. Further details will be provided during the hiring process. Required Qualifications Grade 14: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline or successful completion of technical degree by December 31, 2024 Grade 15: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline; and One (1) years of related experience 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. Grade 16: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline; and Two (2) years of related experience Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased. Desired Qualifications EIT or on track to achieve. Knowledge of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and related structural codes and standards. Knowledge of Hanford and specifically Tank Farms preferred. Compensation & Benefits 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. Hiring Range Minimum: $71,200 Hiring Range Maximum: $108,513 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 Relocation Funding Provided Yes U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No Job Classification Exempt Shift Work Required Yes 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)