Job Description

Title Mechanical Engineer

Position Number 40488

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 07/30/2025

Closes 08/18/2025

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.

H2C seeks an Mechanical Engineer to join the Direct Feed Low Activity Waste (DFLAW) Engineering team supporting West Area Projects Engineering.

DFLAW Engineering supports several key projects that directly support the Department of Energy's key objective to provide both direct feed of Hanford Tank Waste to the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) and West Area Treatment capability to support future Single Shell Tank Retrieval operations. These projects provide opportunities to support Conceptual Design through full Plant Operations dependent on individual experience and career goals. Providing support to all these Projects, DFLAW Engineering provides great diversity and career development for all levels of Engineering experience.

West Area Projects Engineering includes the West Area Risk Management Project (WARM), SY-103 Remediation, SY Infrastructure Upgrades and the Flush/Water Building Projects. T

The Engineer filling these roles will:

• Act as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignments.

• Conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

• Demonstrate interpolative patterned thinking.

• Function as a team member on a task force or special assignment.

Meet the following scope and expectations:

• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of engineering within schedule and budget of an assigned project.

• Seek to gain a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field.

• General knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Set challenging goals for personal and group accomplishments.

• Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.

• Assist in preparation of Statements of Work, design products, procurements, specifications, etc.

• Function as a team member consisting of both internal and external resources

• Assist in technical and cost/benefit evaluations and development of task plans and schedules.

• Assist in preparation design media.

• Prepare Engineering documents, evaluations, and calculations.

• Perform routine administrative activities/duties on time (routine training, safety meetings, TIS, continuing training, staff meetings).

• Ensure all documents prepared are of "stand alone" quality.

• Seek to understand engineering work assignments and to be self-directed.

• Be customer service oriented, completing assignments safely, on time, and within budget.

• Provide technical guidance to subcontractors in the execution of design (e.g., ensure use of correct design inputs, utilization of accepted analysis methodologies, design standards, and verification methods).

Required Qualifications

Grade 16:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Two (2) years of related experience

Grade 17:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Five (5) 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 18:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Seven (7) 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 significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a nuclear facility

Medium to large scale fabrication experience

Compensation & Benefits

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 responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $88,200

Hiring Range Maximum: $134,588

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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