Systems Engineer

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

WA River Protection Solutions seeks a System Engineer to own and sustain DFLAW systems at the Hanford site in Richland, WA. You will manage technical baselines, safety requirements, and system documentation while coordinating with Operations, Projects, and external regulators to ensure performance and compliance.

Responsibilities include engineering calculations, ECNs, and field verification to support ongoing operations and mission success.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the technical baseline for assigned DFLAW systems and documentation.
• Coordinate with multiple internal and external orgs to ensure alignment with mission needs.
• Review and approve system requirements for preventive maintenance and testing.
• Perform field walkdowns and develop specifications and analyses.

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities/Duties

The anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon operational and training needs and could be scheduled as late as April 2027.

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.

This position is for a System Engineer supporting the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) mission. The System Engineer provides technical ownership of assigned systems and supports safe, compliant, and reliable system performance throughout operations. Work activities will include a wide range of system engineering responsibilities, including qualification and stewardship of assigned systems; maintaining technical baseline documentation; supporting operations and maintenance; evaluating system performance; developing and reviewing engineering documents; and ensuring system configuration remains aligned with operational and safety requirements.

Routine interface with stakeholders across H2C Operations, Engineering, Projects, Construction, Nuclear Safety, and other internal and external organizations—including DOE, regulators, oversight groups, and vendors—is expected and required. The CSE participates in resolving technical issues, supporting readiness activities, and ensuring system-level requirements are understood, implemented, and sustained.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain the technical baseline for assigned DFLAW systems, including configuration control and system documentation.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant safety basis documents, environmental permits, and system-specific requirements.
• Make technically defendable decisions and represent H2C Engineering in meetings with internal organizations, the client, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with H2C Operations, Projects, Construction, Retrieval & Closure, One System, and Waste Treatment Plant organizations to ensure alignment with mission and operational needs.
• Manage and/or monitor assigned system performance, reliability, and operational trends.
• Support timely resolution of system issues by coordinating resources, technical evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Support ongoing operations through development, review, and approval (as delegated) of system-related work packages, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and engineering change notices (ECNs).
• Review and approve system requirements for preventive maintenance, surveillances, and post-maintenance testing.
• Conduct field walkdowns, develop specifications, and perform or review engineering calculations and analyses.
• Prepare and present system status updates and technical evaluations to management as required.
• Sustain productive and positive working relationships with internal customers, external stakeholders, and oversight organizations.
• Perform other system engineering duties as assigned to support DFLAW operations and mission performance.

Required Qualifications

Grade 19:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in 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 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 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

Prior experience with DFLAW/DOE nuclear or radiological facilities, or similar process industries (e.g., chemical processing, power generation).

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: $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

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.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, H2C abides by federal statutory requirements of 41 CFR § 60-300.5 VEVRAA Protected Veterans, 41 CFR § 60-741.5 Workers with Disabilities, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and state and local requirements.

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