Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor; Environmental Engineer

Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer
5)

Salary: $96,144.00 - $ Annually

Location: Richland Field Office, Richland, WA (must live within commutable distance from duty station)

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2026-NWP

Department: Dept. of Ecology

Division: Nuclear Waste

Posting Dates: Opening: 05/13/2026, Closing:
Continuous

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. The Department of Ecology is hiring a Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer
5) within the Nuclear Waste Program.

• Lead the science and engineering behind one of the nation's most complex environmental cleanup efforts.
• Provide senior‑level engineering oversight for the cleanup of the Hanford Site as part of the Nuclear Waste Program.
• Apply advanced engineering judgment to complex cleanup and permitting issues while supervising a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Work closely with the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, contractors, and internal project managers on engineering issues related to single‑shell tank waste retrieval and closure, groundwater and soil remediation, and hazardous waste permitting.

• Collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy and contractors on engineering issues related to single-shell tank waste retrieval and closure, CERCLA remedial actions, and RCRA permitting.
• Provide professional engineering review and comment on waste site cover designs, groundwater and soil remediation designs, and supporting technical documents for CERCLA units and tank farms.
• Promote coordinated and consistent remedial approaches between CERCLA and TSD units in alignment with MTCA, CERCLA, and RCRA requirements.
• Plan, assign, and oversee work of the Science and Engineering Unit; coach and mentor staff; and ensure high-quality, timely technical work products.
• Facilitate resolution of science and engineering issues by integrating staff expertise, regulatory requirements, and practical engineering solutions.
• Work closely with the Cleanup Section Manager and Project Managers, the Lead Hydrogeologist, and the Lead Chemist to ensure work is well planned, resourced, and delivered on schedule.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering, which must include at least one (1) year of experience investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites.

• The ability to work constructively with a wide variety of personalities.
• Experience in:
  • Interpreting state and federal regulations.
  • Supervising technical staff.
  • Writing engineering reports and recommendations.
  • Evaluating technical environmental engineering data and computations.
  • Planning, promoting, and administering environmental engineering projects.
  • Dangerous waste permitting and cleanup at a federal facility.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Must complete initial 40‑hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual 8‑hour HAZWOPER re‑training.
• Rad Worker Certification provided by the U.S. Department of Energy must be obtained within six months of hire.

NOTE: Individuals licensed as Professional Engineers in another jurisdiction or foreign country and wishing to apply for this position must qualify for licensure in Washington State by comity. Applicants are responsible for reviewing and ensuring they meet Washington’s comity requirements before submitting application materials. Licensing requirements can be found on the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors website.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.