Environmental Quality Assurance Engineer

CPCCo

Richland, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Auditing, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Requirements, Corporate Policies, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Environmental Issues, Environmental Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fishing, Funding, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Hunting, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Support, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Richland, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

External Job Opportunity

Title
Environmental Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Number
40989

Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp

City/State
Richland, WA

Location
Hanford, WA (200E)

Posted
03/10/2026

Closes
03/24/2026

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Full/Part-Time
Full-Time

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

Work Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!

At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need 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 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!

A day in the lift of an Environmental Compliance and Quality Assurance professional includes, but is not limited to:
* Complete assignments that are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity.
* Coordinate with other CPCCo programs to address project and company-wide environmental issues and concerns.
* Establish and maintain lead assessor/auditor qualification, as applicable.
* Plan and perform environmental quality assurance compliance audits.
* Implement a collaborative framework that actively engages stakeholders throughout the entire assessment process.
* Conduct a thorough analysis to identify specific needs and potential benefits of each assessment.
* Provide technical support to project management and staff to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, contract requirements, and company policies.
* Routinely interface with all levels of management and staff regarding environmental regulatory requirement identification, analysis, interpretation, and implementation to develop innovative and compliant solutions. Interfaces require good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
* Coordinate site-wide regulatory environmental reports.
* Prepare and review environmental documentation, environmental permit applications, modifications, and other regulatory documents.
* Perform Single Point of Contact (SPOC) duties during environmental events on a rotating schedule.
* Maintain knowledge of safety policies and procedures and perform assigned duties in a safe and ethical manner.

Basic Qualifications

Career Level Grade 18: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 6 or more years of relevant experience

Career Level Grade 19: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 8 or more years of relevant experience

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

* NQA-1 Lead Auditor Certification
* Excellent written, communication, and collaboration skills
* A broad knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and requirements

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):

Career Level Grade 18: $94,750 - $151,800
Career Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers

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 and a great community (https://www.visittri-cities.com/) that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Funding Provided
No

U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes

Clearance Required
No

Job Classification
Exempt

Shift Work Required
No

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO. Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.

If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave

Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CPCCo is an E-Verify employer.

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