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We are seeking a System Design Engineer to support the design and development of a critical plant system within a complex, advanced engineering program. This role focuses on system design, technical analysis, systems engineering activities, and supplier technical oversight.

Location: Bellevue, WA
Length of Assignment: 12 months with potential to extend
Benefits: Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and the opportunity to support advanced energy technology development.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Work sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Design of fluid systems from development of requirements through final design and commissioning.
• Perform technical trade studies and decisions to refine system design.
• Oversee suppliers during development, fabrication, and testing of gas processing, filtration, and monitoring equipment
• Review component designs in the context of the greater system design to determine how detailed design of components impacts the greater system.
• Prepare system level engineering documentation including technical specifications and operations narratives.
• Review system documentation to anticipate and resolve system and plant level integration issues before they are realized.
• Support design reviews as system designs are established and refined.
• Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.
• Generate design packages for system designs including coordinating of calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings.
• Interface with various design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop system design and performance criteria.
• Propose and initiate testing programs for system development and qualification.
• Utilize various codes, including B31.1 and ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII.

Key Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
• Experience with piping systems and the ability to read and draw P&IDs.
• Experience working with suppliers in development and fabrication of safety-related equipment
• Strong understanding of design codes (ASME, BPVC, API).
• Familiar with safety classifications of systems, structures, and components.
• Familiar with piping design and analysis.
• Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with minimal direction.
• Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Estimated Compensation Range: $52 - $85 per hour. All experience levels considered.

About Hansell Tierney

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

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