Co-Op Engineer: Nuclear Safety

External Job Opportunity

Job Duties/Scope Of Work


WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE NUCLEAR SAFETY TEAM!

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are dedicated to providing a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area by protecting the Columbia River and remediating the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we seek exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.

If you are a local, full-time student who meets the basic qualifications (below) and would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

Our Nuclear Safety organization is seeking a Nuclear Safety Co-Op Engineer (Intern). Under direct supervision, the individual will perform job duties that may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under direct supervision, as a Nuclear Safety Engineer Co-Op Engineer (Intern), your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Preparing and maintaining policies, procedures, and training to ensure the Nuclear Safety Organization is compliant with 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements and implementing DOE Orders.
* Using discretion and, at times, independent judgment to support creation of safety basis documents, which comply with 10 CFR 830, DOE Standards, and CPCCo procedures.
* Supporting development and maintenance of nuclear safety documents including Documented Safety Analyses, Technical Safety Requirements, Hazard Analysis and Control Decision Documents.
* Conducting daily to weekly written and verbal communication with CPCCo Engineering, and Nuclear Safety Management.
* Supporting development of hazard and accident analysis in accordance with DOE-STD-3009, DOE-HDBK-3010, DOE-STD-1120, DOE STD-5506, and DOE-STD-1189 for development of nuclear safety documents.
* Supporting assessments of the Nuclear Safety program and safety basis documents.
* Supporting Operations in maintaining compliance with safety bases.
* Develop a working knowledge of 10 CFR 830, DOE-STD-3009, DOE-STD-1120, DOE-STD-1189 and Unreviewed Safety Question requirements.
* Using Mathcad, MACCS, MCNP programs to complete tasks.


Basic Qualifications


*At least 18 years of age.
*Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program, focusing on nuclear, mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical or related engineering discipline.
*Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) during their college enrollment.
*Currently enrolled with either Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC), Columbia Basin College (CBC), or any online student living local to the Tri-Cities, WA.
*Students will be sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate status and enrolled full-time, as determined by the institution.
*Willing and able to work 15-40 hours a week on a Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. schedule.


Desired Qualifications


*Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Team player with good interpersonal skills.


Compensation & Benefits


Starting rate is based on academic standing and field of degree, ranging from an hourly rate of $22.60 to $30.10 plus an additional $4.93 health & welfare adder in accordance with the Service Contract Act.

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
* A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
* A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.