Title Senior Mechanical Engineer
Position Number 40853
Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations
City/State Richland, WA
Location 200E
Posted 01/27/2026
Closes 02/17/2026
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.
This Mechanical Engineering role supports the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF), which is a less than Hazard Category 3 facility that treats and disposes liquid effluents from Hanford programs and projects. The ETF removes chemical and low levels of radioactive contaminants from various waste feed streams. ETF is currently installing new unit operations.
The selected candidate will develop and assume technical responsibility for multiple systems within ETF. This position will ensure that the facility is maintained/upgraded in accordance with applicable codes, standards, requirements, criteria, and specifications and that engineering products are developed in accordance with good engineering practices and that requirements are adequately flowed down to specific work scope.
Develop and/or review Engineering Change Notices, specifications, calculations, drawings, and material requests.
Provide facility specific input to projects and assist projects in setting up operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and identifying equipment that requires preventative maintenance.
Assist Operations in trouble shooting activities.
Support work package development, routine maintenance activities, field walkdowns, and field work execution.
Participate in procedure development and revisions.
Prepare technical manuals, written reports, documents, and presentations.
Deliver technical presentations to engineering, operations, projects, and customer organizations.
Daily contact, both verbal and written, with peers and related functional groups.
Shall obtain and maintain at a minimum an Engineering Technical Staff qualification card and work toward a system Design Authority qualification.
Required Qualifications
Grade 19:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and
Nine (9) years of related experience
Grade 20:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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
Experience with ASME 31.1 and B31.3 piping system designs.
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations
Excellent verbal communication skills
Previous Hanford Experience
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 visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
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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