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VNS Federal Services
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$107,452 / year median in Washington
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Overview At Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services (VNSFS), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to support and provide innovative, sustainable, and elegant solutions to some of the most complex challenges facing our government and commercial clients. Located just minutes from anywhere in the Tri-Cities, Veolia offers a flexible and balanced schedule and is seeking talented, driven individuals that want to be part of a team, learn from industry experts, and support our clients' projects. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is an experienced engineer responsible for independently leading engineering assignments and providing technical leadership in support of engineering projects. They are expected to apply advanced engineering knowledge to solve complex technical challenges, coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a technical resource to project teams, clients, and management. They are also expected to develop, evaluate, select, teach, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with some complex features. The Senior Engineer has acquired a broad general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and must work and lead collaborative multidisciplinary teams. He or she will work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features. The Senior Engineer understands professional and ethical responsibilities. Responsibilities Continuously develop technical knowledge and engineering competencies in specific knowledge areas. Prepares/Assists proposals that provide engineering services for engineering projects or programs. Lead/Support the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects. Lead/Support project schedules, adherence to project budgets, and communicate progress to supervisors. Provide technical leadership during project planning, scope development, scheduling, and estimating activities. Prepare, review, approve, and ensure the technical quality of designs, drawings, calculations, computation methods, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables in their engineering discipline. Evaluate vendor proposals and review vendor drawings, calculations, and technical submittals for compliance with project requirements. Ensure work complies with applicable codes, regulations, client requirements, and company quality standards. Provides engineering support for testing and/or construction. Perform field inspections, testing, commissioning, or site visits. Research, investigate, collect, organize, and analyze engineering data. Designs and conducts experiments and analyzes and interprets data. Identify technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions while elevating complex matters as appropriate and supporting troubleshooting and resolution of the issue. Drive improvements to engineering standards, design practices, and work processes to enhance quality and efficiency. Mentor Engineering staff by providing technical guidance, coaching, and development opportunities. Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.