Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in leading the nation's largest and most complex waste cleanup. H2C is safely removing, treating, and disposing of 56 million gallons of legacy radioactive and chemical waste at the Hanford site in Washington State and spans all disciplines of engineering and science through a highly integrated and innovative organization.

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, and Values, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to solve the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to providing 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.

• Provide expertise in the electrical and I&C engineering disciplines, with particular emphasis on NEC codes
• Maintain responsibilities as the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls, and Hazardous Area Classifications Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Represent IDTC and make authoritative discipline‑specific technical recommendations
• Establish and maintain relationships with Department of Energy (DOE), external SMEs and the supply chain and augment in‑house subject matter experts when required to deliver within the IDTC scope
• Develop, implement, maintain, assess and interpret assigned discipline‑specific processes, procedures and standards to be applied to IDTC engineering work
• Keep current with and assess changes to DOE, national, and industry consensus codes and standards applicable to their discipline and as assigned
• Provide discipline design and technical reviews of new designs, major facility modifications, and other technical documents as required by procedures and as requested
• Interpret discipline‑specific design and technical basis information to support operations and project delivery
• Maintain technical competence and stay current with modern standards, tools and methodologies relevant to their respective discipline
• Support operations and project delivery in the identification of appropriate discipline‑specific design input and engineering processes, procedures and standards to be used for the delivery of engineering work
• Sponsor and/or lead discipline‑specific process improvement initiatives
• Communicate, train, and advise the organization on discipline‑specific technical requirements and issues
• Assist and mentor engineers in preparation and review of technical documents and calculations
• Promote and facilitate best practice and the sharing of discipline‑specific learning across the IDTC
• Apply an extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in assignments and related work
• Perform routine administrative duties (weekly input TIS, staff meetings, routine training)
• Assist engineering managers in closing Corrective Actions and DOE/DNFSB findings
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represent the department in conferences to resolve important questions and coordinate work
• Provide engineering guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of engineering within schedule and budget

Grade 20:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with ten (10) years experience

Grade 21:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with twelve (12) years experience
Note the essential duties for this grade…