Principal Plant Engineer/Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer
Title Principal Plant Engineer/Responsible Engineer
Position Number 41619
Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations
City/State Richland, WA
Location 200E
Posted 10/29/2026
Closes 11/05/2026
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities /DutiesThe anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon operational and training needs and could be scheduled as late as April 2027.
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.
When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.
The Plant Engineer for H2C is responsible for technical activities related to the operation and maintenance of plant equipment across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Commissioning, and Operations within the DFLAW program. This role protects the installed configuration of plant systems and provides the technical support and issue resolution necessary to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment.
The Plant Engineer interacts with other Plant Engineers, System Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, DFLAW Project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors, as required to perform job assignments and deliver on the H2C mission.
Key Responsibilities- Implement assigned Plant Engineering program elements and maintain required qualifications.
- Develop, review, and assess engineering documents, procedures, work instructions, and technical guides.
- Evaluate facility or system anomalies, determine operability, and resolve technical issues or condition reports.
- Provide technical support for preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, and equipment repair or replacement.
- Support field work coordination, integrating project activities, operations, and maintenance.
- Review project design documents for operations, maintenance, and testing impacts; recommend improvements.
- Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain awareness of system status, operational changes, and configuration modifications.
- Ensure accurate, timely technical reporting.
- Uphold ISMS principles, nuclear safety expectations, and DFLAW's safety and quality culture.
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.
Required QualificationsGrade 20:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and Ten (10) years of related experience
Grade 21:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and Twelve (12) years of related experience
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:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and Fourteen (14) years of related experience
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.
Desired Qualifications- Prior experience with DFLAW/DOE nuclear or radiological facilities, or similar process industries (e.g., chemical processing, power generation).
- Working knowledge of ISMS, nuclear safety principles, configuration management, and conduct of operations.
- Familiarity with condition reporting, corrective action programs, and work control processes.
- Field experience supporting commissioning, startup, or maintenance evolutions.
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and…
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