Field Engineer (Senior-Level)

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 119,813 - 183,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading environmental cleanup organization in Richland, Washington is seeking a Field Engineer to support engineering and construction activities. The role involves performing engineering calculations and collaborating with various teams on complex projects. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 8-12 years of experience, depending on the grade level. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years of related experience required depending on grade.
• General knowledge of related engineering disciplines is necessary.
• Ability to prepare engineering documents and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses for projects.
• Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Assist in technical evaluations and task plans.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Technical guidance

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

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 a Field Engineer to join each of the West Area Risk Management (WARM) Engineering and the Advanced Modular Pretreatment System (AMPS) teams. These positions will directly support engineering and construction activities to design, build, install and test new major facilities and associated subsystems.

The WARM and AMPS Engineering teams support key projects that directly support the Department of Energy's key objective to provide both direct feed of Hanford Tank Waste to the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) and for shipment of treated waste to offsite vendors for final disposition. These projects provide opportunities to support Conceptual Design through full Plant Operations dependent on individual experience and career goals. Providing support to these Projects, WARM & AMPS Engineering provide great diversity and career development for all levels of Engineering experience.

The Engineer filling these roles will:

• Act as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignments.
• Conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Demonstrate interpolative patterned thinking.
• Function as a team member on a task force or special assignment.

Meet the following scope and expectations:

• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of engineering within schedule and budget of an assigned project.
• Seek to gain a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field.
• General knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Set challenging goals for personal and group accomplishments.
• Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Assist in preparation of Statements of Work, design products, procurements, specifications, etc.
• Function as a team member consisting of both internal and external resources
• Assist in technical and cost/benefit evaluations and development of task plans and schedules.
• Prepare Engineering documents, evaluations, and calculations.
• Perform routine administrative activities/duties on time (routine training, safety meetings, TIS, continuing training, staff meetings).
• Ensure all documents prepared are of "stand alone" quality.
• Seek to understand engineering work assignments and to be self-directed.
• Be customer service oriented, completing assignments safely, on time, and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance to subcontractors in the execution of design (e.g., ensure use of correct design inputs, utilization of accepted analysis methodologies, design standards, and verification methods).

Required Qualifications

• Grade 19: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline; and Eight (8) 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 20: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil 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 Civil 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

• Previous experience in a nuclear facility
• Previous in operational acceptance test preparation and execution.
• 2 years previous experience in nuclear facility performing field and installation work preferred.

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: 119,813

Hiring Range Maximum: 183,050

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