Process Technology & Innovation Engineering Mgr. Richland LilyLifestyle
Listed on 2026-05-30
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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
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.
The Process Technology & Innovation (PT& I) Engineering Manager candidate provides overall leadership, technical authority, and management oversight for a high performing team of engineers and scientists that evaluate, devise, execute and implement new technical and programmatic options that have the potential to improve the effectiveness of and mitigate risks for Hanford's most challenging tasks. PT& I scope includes technology development projects across multiple aspects of the tank waste mission including waste retrieval, tank inspection, sampling, waste form maturation, filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, vitrification, grout stabilization, and may range from laboratory bench scale to engineering/field scale demonstrations.
This work requires the ability to establish, lead, and perform in multi-discipline cross‑functional teams to conduct technology maturation activities, analyze and interpret results of testing, and manage product deliverables from technology provider laboratories. This role requires sufficient technical credibility and experience to act as an 'intelligent customer' for H2C in interaction with outside research bodies such as national laboratories, universities, research institutes and other technology providers.
In addition, a successful candidate will advise and influence DOE and H2C senior management on strategies for effectively managing waste at Hanford and coordinate technical and programmatic aspects with multiple internal and external organizations including DOE/HFO, DNFSB, Washington State Department of Ecology, etc.
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 providing 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
Required Qualifications
Grade 20:
B.S. in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 8 years of experience including demonstrated experience managing technology development project 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 project or…
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