Electrical Engineer - CWC/WRAP/LLBG - Career Level

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Casual-dress work environment

4-10s work schedule

Job summary

Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) in Richland, WA seeks an electrical engineering professional to lead and support high‑level projects within the WP&O organization. You will ensure safety‑critical designs remain compliant with Nuclear Safety Basis and provide technical guidance to operations and design teams.

This role requires 6–10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with potential for design authority responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience (Grade 18).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience (Grade 19).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience (Grade 20).
• EIT certification (engineer in training) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the CWC/WRAP/LLBG/CHWP engineering manager.
• Lead or assist in projects to support WP&O goals.
• Ensure designs comply with Facility Nuclear Safety Basis.
• Provide technical support to facility operations and engineering evaluations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification

Job description

Position Number 41606

Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200W/MO281

Posted 10/22/2026

Closes 11/05/2026

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 CPCCo!

At 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!

Under general supervision, performs professional engineering assignments of a moderate degree of complexity, your primary duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Report directly to the CWC/WRAP/LLBG/CHWP engineering manager.


• Assist/Lead in projects as assigned to support the WP&O organization achieve their goals.


• Ensure designs and modifications are consistent and do not challenge the Facility Nuclear Safety Basis.


• Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in own discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines


• Uses best practices and looks for opportunities to improve products or processes


• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions


• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience


• Performing Engineering activities including those in support of, or as a qualified Design Authority for systems and facilities.


• Performing electrical risk assessments and calculating electrical loads for new electrical supplies.


• Writing reports.


• Investigating equipment issues.


• Specifying equipment compliant with required standards.


• Generating and revising operating procedures.


• Generating designs & calculations.


• Providing technical support to facility operations.


• Performing all work in compliance with Engineering procedures.


• Interfacing with Operations personnel.


• Preparing engineering evaluations and technical documentation required for facilities that are preparing for or undergoing the process of cold and dark, and demolition.


• Qualifying as a Design Authority for assign

Basic Qualifications

• Career Grade 18 bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 6 or more years of relevant experience


• Career Grade 19 bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8 or more years of relevant experience


• Senior Grade 20 bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 10 or more years of relevant experience

The higher posted levels have 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

• EIT certification (engineer in training).


• Previous experience working at a DOE facility.

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.


• Career Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450.

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/CareersandBenefits

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 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.

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.

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