Automation Engineer

Additional Information Requisition ID: 296374 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Richland, WA Salary Range: $78,000 - $119,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) Project Overview: Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest. Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland. Job Summary In this role, you will execute the development of automation tools, templates, and workflows in alignment with the project's automation plan. You will configure and customize engineering applications and reports to meet project needs, ensuring accuracy, usability, and consistency. Your responsibilities include reviewing test plans, evaluating performance curves, and managing engineering output data to maintain quality and compliance. Your technical recommendations will help ensure applications adhere to established engineering work processes and that project requirements are fully supported by the structure and availability of project data. Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off. Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project. Major Responsibilities Establishes and administers select Engineering applications on the project, includes, but is not limited to OpenPlant P&I D, OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant Support Engineering, Bentley Raceway and Cable Management, OpenBuildings Designer, ProjectWise, Microstation, Smart Materials, SmartPlant Foundation, Smart Interop Publisher, Agile etc. Implements the engineering automation tools in accordance with the project automation plan, designing/developing workflows, forms, and templates for automation tools. Coordinates with construction, procurement, project controls and other departments to establish automated data transfer between applications. Understands reporting requirements for each application and configures reports accordingly; Ensures reports are accurate reflections of the data and are functioning as intended. Collates performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to show trends, and use in improvements. Reviews output data and prepares engineering report with direction from Engineering Group Supervisors and Project Engineering Manager. Provides training and technical support of the suite of Engineering Automation applications, to field engineering, supervision, administration, project controls and other site personnel. Evaluates and coordinates the implementation of new automation modules and tools. Tests and supports data integration of new releases of production software/programs. Customizes applications as required by project. Prepares user guides and training material and delivers training. Recommends adjustments in coordination with the Engineering Group Supervisors and Project Engineering Manager. Education and Experience Requirements Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant professional experience or 6-9 years of relevant professional work experience. Required Knowledge and Skills 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.) Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns - including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries - are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access. Ability to perform basic software testing and troubleshooting for EA supported tools, including executing defined test cases, validating expected results against acceptance criteria, and documenting changes in accordance with configuration management requirements. Understanding 2D/3D model integration and CAD standards, including title blocks, project fonts, and interference/clash management requirements. Ability to work with multidiscipline engineering data to support data quality and integration workflows. Total Rewards / Benefits For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards. EEO Statement Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr Bechtel Global Corporation