Process Engineer

Bechtel Corporation has a long history of delivering successful projects globally, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to join their team at the Hanford Vit Plant. The primary role involves preparing process models, technical reports, and supporting systems while coordinating with various engineering disciplines. Responsibilities Develop and maintain process models to support material and energy balances, equipment reliability and availability assessments, and tank utilization Develops, verifies, validates, and maintains discrete event simulation models to address a wide range of performance issues in existing and new, first of a kind nuclear facilities Analyzes model results to predict facility performance and identify key bottleneck areas. Works with stakeholders to minimize/eliminate potential bottlenecks and improve overall plant performance Prepare software lifecycle documentation for the verification and validation of software to meet software quality requirements Must have the ability to work in a team, use engineering judgment, and devise new approaches to solving problems Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements Support the procurement of equipment by developing procurement packages, reviewing quotations and evaluating them technically; review of vendor submittals and resolution of technical issues during the procurement of mechanical equipment Coordinate with the systems engineering group and other groups in development of equipment requirements Review and disposition of field change notices, non-conformance reports, and condition reports Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction Skills Requires bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with 1-2 years of related experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience Requires bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.) Knowledge and experience of discrete event simulation software, preferably WITNESS or similar (e.g., ARENA, SIMUL8 FLEXSIM) Strong computer coding experience required (e.g., Visual Basic, Python, R) Knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft office suite of products Understands technical issues and costs related to selection of typical design features within discipline Knows how to develop all standard deliverables within discipline Familiar with effort required to prepare standard discipline deliverables and knows how to prepare standard engineering budgets and schedules within discipline Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (e.g., presentations, technical writing for engineering documentation) Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Optional disability and supplemental insurance options Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period) Nine paid holidays Paid parental leave Discretionary bonuses A well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components Company Overview Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is