Principal I&C Engineer
Employer: Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: 41539 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $131,888-$214,288/yr
Duties
The 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 I&C Engineer provides technical support for instrumentation, controls, automation, and system performance across H2C's DFLAW facilities. The required skills and abilities of I&C teams include Design, Implementation & Engineering, Instruments & Systems and Equipment/Package Production/ Test, Construction & Commissioning, and Plant Operation & Maintenance. The engineer ensures safe, compliant, and reliable system operation in alignment with H2C engineering processes, DSA/TSR requirements, and nuclear safety quality expectations. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks * Maintain required training and qualifications; perform engineering work in accordance with established procedures, guides, and execution plans. * Evaluate technical issues and support resolution of condition reports; perform corrective actions and ensure compliance with requirements. * Maintain and protect design and operating margins for assigned systems and equipment. * Perform engineering work in compliance with applicable environmental permits, regulations, ISMS principles, and nuclear safety quality culture. * Develop and maintain advanced control systems for waste retrieval, treatment, and transfer applications. * Integrate sensors, automation, diagnostics, PLCs, DCS, instrumentation, and industrial control system components to improve reliability, safety, and performance. * Analyze and diagnose system problems; optimize system performance; recommend technical solutions. * Maintain working knowledge of the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), and Environmental Permit requirements as they apply to tank farm and DFLAW/WTP systems. * Coordinate technical interfaces across project, operations, maintenance, construction, and integration organizations; ensure technical issues and comments are tracked to closure. * Prepare and deliver clear verbal and written technical information; incorporate stakeholder feedback effectively. * Provide technical input to and review Operations & Maintenance documents, work packages, operating procedures, and Engineering Change Notices. * Develop, establish, and update system operating or maintenance procedures. * Support ongoing operations by monitoring system health, identifying emerging issues, and assisting in developing corrective actions and improvements. * Support Startup and Commissioning testing activities, including field walkdowns, data collection, and resolution of design or interface issues. * Troubleshoot instrumentation, control logic, device interfaces, and system performance issues to restore or enhance system operability. * Sustain productive and positive relationships with customers, technical stakeholders, and partner organizations. * Provide technical reports, updates, and presentations to engineering management and project stakeholders as needed. * Perform additional engineering tasks as assigned to support H2C mission needs. 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.
Qualifications
Grade 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 significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.
Compensation
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: $131,888 Hiring Range Maximum: $214,288 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 https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following: - A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply). - Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required). Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.