Engineer

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

HMIS seeks an experienced Environmental Engineer to support air quality compliance, Title V AOP integration, and environmental monitoring program activities at the Hanford site. The role emphasizes technical problem-solving, regulatory interpretation, and coordination with internal teams and external agencies to ensure compliant work execution.

The position requires strong analytical and writing skills, plus the ability to learn new regulatory programs and collaborate across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related technical field with 2+ years environmental work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations, permit conditions, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Experience preparing technical documents, reports, analyses, or regulatory submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and internal requirements.
• Interpret regulatory and permit requirements and assist organizations in implementing compliant solutions.
• Prepare and support permit applications, revisions, notifications, and other regulatory submittals.
• Develop technical calculations, evaluations, and supporting documentation for compliance activities.
• Track compliance actions, regulatory commitments, and required deliverables.
• Prepare environmental reports, certifications, schedules, and other compliance documents.
• Support integration of environmental requirements into work planning, project execution, and operational activities.
• Develop, revise, and maintain procedures, guidance documents, plans, and other program materials.

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Technical writing

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Engineering

2+ years environmental work experience

Tools

PIV Credential badge

Job description

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

HMIS is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to support air quality compliance, Hanford Site Title V Air Operating Permit (AOP) integration activities, and technical support for the environmental monitoring program. The desired individual for this role possesses some variation of technical skills and facilitation skills as a means of solving complex problems. The Environmental Engineer will be providing technical and programmatic support for environmental compliance, permitting, regulatory reporting, and implementation of compliance requirements across projects and operations. This role interprets regulatory and permit requirements, prepares technical documentation, supports environmental programs, and works with internal organizations and external agencies to help ensure compliant work execution. This position is appropriate for an individual with general regulatory compliance experience who can apply strong analytical, technical writing, coordination, and problem-solving skills to environmental compliance programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and internal requirements.
• Interpret regulatory and permit requirements and assist organizations in implementing compliant solutions.
• Prepare and support permit applications, revisions, notifications, and other regulatory submittals.
• Develop technical calculations, evaluations, and supporting documentation for compliance activities.
• Track compliance actions, regulatory commitments, and required deliverables.
• Prepare environmental reports, certifications, schedules, and other compliance documents.
• Support integration of environmental requirements into work planning, project execution, and operational activities.
• Develop, revise, and maintain procedures, guidance documents, plans, and other program materials.
• Conduct or support compliance assessments, reviews, and investigations of deviations or noncompliance events.
• Recommend and help implement corrective actions in coordination with affected organizations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, management, and regulatory agencies on compliance matters.
• Lead or facilitate meetings, working groups, presentations, and training related to environmental compliance.
• Support environmental monitoring, sampling, and evaluation activities, as assigned.
• Prepare technical memoranda, summaries, and interpretive guidance on regulatory topics.
• Contribute to annual reporting, program documentation, and environmental assessments.

Basic Qualifications

ENTRY LEVEL:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related technical field with 2+ years environmental work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations, permit conditions, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Experience preparing technical documents, reports, analyses, or regulatory submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating actions, deliverables, or compliance-related activities.
• Ability to learn new regulatory programs and technical subject matter.
• Proficiency with standard business software and data management tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related technical field with 5 to 9+ years applicable work experience.
• Working experience with state and federal regulations.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and applying regulations, permit conditions, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Experience preparing technical documents, reports, analyses, or regulatory submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating actions, deliverables, or compliance-related activities.
• Ability to learn new regulatory programs and technical subject matter.
• Proficiency with standard business software and data management tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

SENIOR LEVEL:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related technical field with 10+ years' environmental work experience.
• Working experience with state and federal regulations.
• Experience complex mathematical calculations in support of assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Experience facilitating and leading multi-organizational meetings and initiatives
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and well-demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in environmental, safety, quality, radiological, waste, chemical, industrial, or other regulated compliance programs.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, auditors, inspectors, or oversight organizations.
• Experience developing procedures, guidance documents, program plans, or implementation documents.
• Experience with air modeling.
• Experience with State and Federal air regulations and permitting
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, assessments, or investigations.
• Experience preparing corrective actions or supporting issue resolution.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling, monitoring, or data tracking programs.
• Experience preparing reports or certifications for internal or external submittal.
• Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting technical projects in a regulated environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• ENTRY LEVEL: Grade 16: $90,150 - $113,550
• INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Grade 17: $99,063 - $124,788
• INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Grade 18: $109,013 - $137,538
• INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Grade 19: $119,813 - $151,038
• SENIOR LEVEL: Grade 20: $131,888 - $166,263

HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits

In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered.

This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one.

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

Equal Opportunity Clause

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 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.

HMIS is a veteran-friendly, VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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