Process Technology & Innovation Engineering Mgr
Listed on 2026-05-14
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Systems Engineer
Title:
Process Technology & Innovation Engineering Mgr
Position Number: 41165
Company:
Hanford Tank Waste Operations
City/State:
Richland, WA
Location:
Richland, WA
Posted: 05/07/2026
Closes: 05/28/2026
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part-Time:
Full-Time
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.
By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward‑thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.
Key Responsibilities- Leadership & Management of Engineering Staff
- Provide day‑to‑day leadership, direction, and mentorship for PT&I engineering personnel, ensuring clear roles, expectations, and performance guidance
- Make engineering staff assignments and support career development
- Ensure engineering personnel maintain required qualifications
- Maintain and update engineering execution baselines (scope, schedule, budget) aligned to the ITDC mission
- Conduct management observations, assessments, and readiness reviews as required
- Provide technical and programmatic solutions that enhance the efficiency of the RPP mission
- Perform technology assessments, evaluations, and alternatives analyses
- Conceive, develop and manage technology development programs that address specific needs and requirements
- Identify, select, and manage technology and research providers, e.g. national labs and lab teams
- Lead and provide technical oversight of subcontractor performance and deliverables
- Manage technology development programs using EVMS principles to ensure timely delivery of products and value for money
- Perform in‑depth technical reviews of laboratory and technology provider deliverables
- Participate on task‑specific issue resolution teams to mitigate mission risk and enhance mission efficiency
- Support technical issue resolution with external regulatory and stakeholder organizations
- Provide technical input to engineering evaluation studies that support RPP mission objectives
Grade 20: B.S. in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 8 years of experience including demonstrated experience managing technology development projects or activities.
Grade 21: B.S. in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 10 years of experience including demonstrated experience managing technology development projects or activities. 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 22: B.S. in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 12 years of experience including demonstrated experience managing technology development projects or activities. 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- Preferred experience within the nuclear industry (commercial, international, or DOE)
- Advanced technical degree preferred to ensure an understanding of…
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