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Chemical/Radiochemical Engineer
3315 Seaway Blvd. Everett, WA 98203 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Chemical/Radiochemical Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead or support the design and specification of radiochemical processes, including column separations, reactions, evaporations, distillations, precipitations, electrochemical processing, and other methods related to the preparation and production of radioisotopes.
- Lead and support design and integration of processes, hot cells and gloveboxes from requirements development through to final design, successful commissioning, and startup.
- Develop engineering documentation to support system design, including conceptual material balances, process narratives, PFD, P&ID, and system layouts.
- Lead and/or coordinate drafting of process or equipment drawings.
- Originate, review, and maintain equipment requirements, specifications, calculations, process narratives, including conceptual material balances, process narratives, PFD, P&ID, and system layouts, commissioning and installation plans, and IQ/OQ/PQ documents associated with the design and installation of systems.
- Participate in the integration of the other system with the facility infrastructure and process workflows. Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of facility and lab systems, such as ASME, ASCE, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc.
- Communicate effectively across the team and with key stakeholders to support review of engineering designs, gather necessary design input information, and respond to new and emerging data.
- Collaborate with chemistry, engineering, and project teams during facility design and construction phases to ensure process systems, interfaces, and facility requirements are met.
- Support trouble shooting of processes and systems on an as-needed basis, maintain and modify systems, and coordinate across the team to prepare and execute work procedures.
- Proactively communicate and collaborate with other engineers, chemists, and project managers to manage and resolve technical and project risks.
- Assist in developing procurement packages, communicating with procurement contract administrators, and overseeing fabrication and delivery of custom mechanical equipment.
- Communicate effectively with external vendors to review designs, maintain design documentation, manage timelines, ensure accuracy and efficiency of fabrication work, and support factory acceptance testing.
- Provide technical guidance during routine operations, preventative maintenance, and upgrades of systems.
Job Qualifications:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years direct experience with proven radiochemical process design, testing, and commissioning skills in an industrial setting.
- Hands-on industrial experience with design, commissioning, and start-up of commercial or pilot-scale process equipment and systems. Specific unit operations of interest include radiochemical column separations, reactions, scrubbing, evaporation, distillation, and electrochemical operations.
- Experience authoring process design documentation in an industrial setting, including BFD, PFD, P&ID, system layout, material balances, radiochemical process simulations, and design narratives.
- Understanding of relevant design codes, standards, and best practices.
- Familiar with Solidworks, AutoCAD, and/or AutoCAD P&ID.
- Mechanically inclined, with demonstrated industrial experience in assembling and troubleshooting process equipment.
- Understanding of safe working practices for chemicals and pressurized/vacuum systems, and direct hands-on experience working with chemicals in an industrial setting, is essential.
- Prior experience designing, installing systems, and performing acceptance testing for equipment that operates within nuclear facilities, radiopharmaceutical facilities, or radiological areas is strongly preferred.
- Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, or cGMP design, is preferred.
- Discipline, rigor, attention to detail, attention to safety, and procedural adherence are required.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, such as those developed in fast-paced environments, including the military, and other nuclear or radiopharmaceutical environments.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with the ability to resolve conflicts between objectives and productively generate engineering design documents accordingly in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working and communicating productively in a multidisciplinary team, including R&D, production, quality assurance, and engineering design functions.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, be able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- The actual position starting level and title will be determined based on the assessment of qualifications.
- Travel required: 0-20%
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Salary Range: Level 11: $125,257 - $208,762
- Location: Everett, WA.
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kelsey Servin
I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above!