Principle Plant Engineer/Responsible Engineer

Job Responsibilities/Duties
The anticipated start date for this position is April 2027, subject to organizational scheduling and operational requirements.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.

When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.

The Plant Engineer for H2C is responsible for technical activities related to the operation and maintenance of plant equipment across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Commissioning, and Operations within the DFLAW program. This role protects the installed configuration of plant systems and provides the technical support and issue resolution necessary to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment.

The Plant Engineer interacts with other Plant Engineers, System Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, DFLAW Project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors, as required to perform job assignments and deliver on the H2C mission.

Key Responsibilities
* Implement assigned Plant Engineering program elements and maintain required qualifications.
* Develop, review, and assess engineering documents, procedures, work instructions, and technical guides.
* Evaluate facility or system anomalies, determine operability, and resolve technical issues or condition reports.
* Provide technical support for preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, and equipment repair or replacement.
* Support field work coordination, integrating project activities, operations, and maintenance.
* Review project design documents for operations, maintenance, and testing impacts; recommend improvements.
* Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups to resolve technical issues.
* Maintain awareness of system status, operational changes, and configuration modifications.
* Ensure accurate, timely technical reporting.
* Uphold ISMS principles, nuclear safety expectations, and DFLAW's safety and quality culture.

This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

Required Qualifications
Grade 21:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and
Twelve (12) years of related experience

Grade 22:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and
Fourteen (14) years of related experience
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications
* Prior experience with DFLAW/DOE nuclear or radiological facilities, or similar process industries (e.g., chemical processing, power generation).
* Working knowledge of ISMS, nuclear safety principles, configuration management, and conduct of operations.
* Familiarity with condition reporting, corrective action programs, and work control processes.
* Field experience supporting commissioning, startup, or maintenance evolutions.

Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $145,150
Hiring Range Maximum: $214,288

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:
- A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
- Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.