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Mechanical Engineer

Job in Richland, Benton County, Washington, 99352, USA
Listing for: Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-10-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 96938 - 147775 USD Yearly USD 96938.00 147775.00 YEAR
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Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$96,938.00/yr - $/yr

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." Our culture is rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, guiding our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. We aim to leave a positive legacy for future generations by safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We foster an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate achievements.

This Mechanical Engineering role supports the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF), which treats and disposes of liquid effluents from Hanford programs and projects. The ETF removes chemical and low levels of radioactive contaminants from waste feed streams and is currently installing new unit operations.

The selected candidate will develop and assume technical responsibility for multiple systems within ETF, ensuring maintenance and upgrades comply with applicable codes, standards, requirements, and specifications, and that engineering products follow good practices.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and review Engineering Change Notices, specifications, calculations, drawings, and material requests.
  • Provide facility-specific input to projects and assist in setting up operating and maintenance procedures, including preventative maintenance.
  • Assist Operations in troubleshooting activities.
  • Support work package development, routine maintenance, field walkdowns, and field work execution.
  • Participate in procedure development and revisions.
  • Prepare technical manuals, reports, documents, and presentations.
  • Deliver technical presentations to engineering, operations, projects, and customer organizations.
  • Maintain daily contact, verbally and in writing, with peers and related groups.
  • Obtain and maintain at least an Engineering Technical Staff qualification card and work toward a system Design Authority qualification.
  • Required Qualifications

    Grade 17: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; and five (5) years of related experience.

    Grade 18: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; and seven (7) years of related experience.

    Grade 19: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; and nine (9) years of related experience.

    The scope and responsibility increase with each grade, reflecting higher levels of performance.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Experience with ASME 31.1 and B31.3 piping system designs.
    • Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations.
    • Previous Hanford experience.

    Compensation considers job scope, qualifications, internal benchmarks, and the external labor market. Salary offers are made within the posted range and do not consider prior salary history.

    Hiring Range: $96,938 - $147,775

    H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Details at this link.

    Additional Details:

    • Relocation funding provided.
    • U.S. citizenship required.
    • No security clearance required.
    • Exempt position.
    • No shift work required.
    Seniority level
    • Mid-Senior level
    Employment type
    • Full-time
    Job function

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