Lead Waste Treatment Plant Construction Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) Job

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Waste Treatment Plant Construction Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Nuclear Waste Program. Location Richland Field Office in Richland, WA Must live within a commutable distance from the duty station Schedule Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options Typically 4 to 5 days a week in the field conducting regulatory oversight of the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant and related facilities Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change Application Timeline Apply by November 2, 2025 (position remains open until filled) Applications received after the date above may not be considered What you will do Perform senior‑level review of facility engineers’ inspection reports to ensure accuracy and consistent decision‑making across all facilities Conduct audits of Bechtel National, Inc.’s procedures in support of USDOE requirements; review BNI’s QA/QC program and Caliber’s audit of BNI’s QA/QC program; identify and perform additional Ecology audits as needed Review documentation required for the certification of the WTP and other facilities, ensuring compliance with permit requirements Obtain and review USDOE processes and procedures for documenting final certification of the WTP and other facilities under construction; identify deficiencies and work with the permittee to achieve compliance; perform similar functions for IDF processes In collaboration with other engineers, ensure construction drawings and specifications align with permit design drawings Track Independent Qualified Registered Professional Engineer (IQRPE) hold points and inspection schedules, communicating updates to the WTP team Identify and document inspection opportunities across the facilities Coordinate WTP construction engineers’ activities to ensure work is performed consistently and high technical standards are maintained Conduct and supervise field inspections and site visits of the WTP facility following Nuclear Waste Program and WTP Construction Oversite Program procedures; prepare inspection reports and obtain permit writer review Maintain on‑site presence at the WTP, reviewing bi‑weekly IQRPE reports and engaging daily with USDOE inspectors to monitor construction activities and provide feedback to Ecology facility engineers Required Qualifications Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or another state with licensing requirements equivalent to Washington Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Must meet USDOE requirements for a badge for access to the Hanford Site and Waste Treatment Plant Brown Badge Complete initial 40‑hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual 8‑hour refreshers Desired Qualifications Experience in design, construction, and/or operation of waste treatment systems, including corrosion phenomena, chemistry, biological sciences, principles of environmental engineering, and related regulations (e.g., WAC 173‑303‑640) Application Process Apply online. Complete the application form, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach a cover letter and résumé. Attachments are required; incomplete applications may be considered incomplete. Accommodation If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or screening process, contact careers@ecy.wa.gov or 360‑407‑6186. Contact For location, schedule, or duty question: Suzanne Dahl, Suzanne.Dahl@ecy.wa.gov For application or recruitment questions: careers@ecy.wa.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr