Senior Electrical Engineer Repost

Title Senior Electrical Engineer Repost

Position Number 40386

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 08/18/2025

Closes 09/07/2025

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

H2C seeks an Engineer to join the Direct Feed Low Activity Waste (DFLAW) Engineering team.

This will support several key projects that directly support the Department of Energy's key objective to provide direct feed of Hanford Tank Waste to the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP). These projects provide opportunities to support Conceptual Design through full Plant Operations dependent on individual experience and career goals. Providing support to all of these Projects, DFLAW Engineering provides great diversity and career development for all levels of Engineering experience.

• Advanced Modular Pretreatment System (AMPS). Directly supporting a waste treatment Project that will be designed, fabricated, constructed, installed and commissioned in the 200 East Area of the Hanford Tank Farms adjacent to the current operating TSCR unit. This role presents the opportunity to be part of the beginning of the Project all the way through to Operations.

• West Area Risk Mitigation Project (WARM). Focused on the Hanford 200 West Area this Project supports the Conceptual Design phase of a third TSCR system that will be developed specifically for the SY Tank Farm. As with AMPS, this is an opportunity to be part of the Project from the Conceptual Design phase being involved with both the design / procurement of the TSCR system in addition to all the required infrastructure upgrades.

The Electrical Engineer will serve as a project engineer supporting a variety of Tank Farm projects with a focus on electrical and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) design. The engineer will serve as part of a team of engineers on larger projects that encompass multiple engineering disciplines. Typical tasks include reviewing and revising electrical drawings, creating, editing and modifying Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Drawing Change Notices (DCNs) and Modification Travelers. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting errors and issues in the field and determining a recommended path forward. The engineer will work with the Project Manager as well as internal and external design firms. The engineer will be involved in the start-up, testing and commissioning of new systems and technology.

Act as a fully competent engineer in the functional and technical area of assignments. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field of engineering including a general knowledge of related disciplines.

Comply with policies and procedures.

Ensure company principles are incorporated into organization's activities and outputs.

Accountable for safety based on the principles of no injuries to anyone and continuous improvement.

Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.

Support preparation of Statements of Work, design products, procurements, specifications, etc.

Prepare and approve design media.

Prepare and approve Engineering documents, evaluations, and calculations.

Perform routine administrative activities/duties on time (routine training, safety meetings, Time Information System (TIS), continuing training, staff meetings)

Shall obtain and maintain an Engineering Technical Staff Qualification Card.

Required Qualifications

Grade 19:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Nine (9) years of related experience

Grade 20:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Ten (10) 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.

Grade 21:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Twelve (12) 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 significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

Familiar with TOC procedures and SmartPlant (SPF)

Previous experience as a Project Engineer

Familiar with NEC

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: $117,225

Hiring Range Maximum: $179,113

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

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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