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Title Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer (Principal-Le

Position Number 40553

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 01/07/2026

Closes 02/02/2026

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 is seeking an experienced and qualified Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in the Process Automation Engineering and Data Management organization to support operations, maintenance, projects, and retrieval organizations. The right candidate will develop and maintain advanced control systems for waste retrieval, treatment, and transfers. Integrate sensors, automation, and diagnostics for process computer systems, distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, related digital equipment, instrumentation, and site industrial control systems to ensure safety, precision, and operational efficiency. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and diagnose system related problems, optimize system performance and reliability, and provide recommend solutions where appropriate.

This person will maintain the design baseline in accordance with H2C Engineering design processes and procedures, including:

Maintain a working knowledge of the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), and Environmental Permit requirements as they apply to the Tank Farm Systems;

-Make technically defendable, independent decisions on engineering issues, and represent the H2C Engineering organization in meetings with other company organizations and other stakeholders;

-Coordinate with H2C Projects, Construction, Operations, Waste Treatment Plant Interface and Integration organizations to ensure that client and company commitments are met;

-Monitor ongoing operations and activities including safety, quality, cost and schedule performance and coordinate efforts for early identification of issues, to correct problems, and to define areas of potential improvement;

-Provide input to/develop and approve assigned system related work packages, operating procedures and Engineering Change Notices;

-Develop, establish, review and/or approve new or changes to operating or maintenance procedures;

-Set challenging work-related goals for personal and departmental growth and accomplishment;

-Actively participate in the mentoring and development of less senior engineering personnel;

-Sustain productive and positive customer relationships;

-Provide verbal and written reports and formal presentations to immediate Manager, Senior Management, and/or DOE ORP. Conduct routine coordination meetings and management observations/assessments as scheduled.

Required Qualifications

Grade 21:

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

Twelve (12) years of related experience

Grade 22:

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

Fifteen (15) 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

* Experience with instruments and controls, and a knowledge of current development and trends with demonstrated ability to interpret IEEE Standards and NFPA Requirements.

* Experience with process and control system platforms including modification to the control system hardware and software, communications systems (including wireless), and development and testing systems.

* Possess significant control systems testing experience, including preparation of test procedures and completion of test reports.

* Have a working knowledge of developing safety instrumented systems and application of ISA-61511

* Possess a working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC and/or ABB 800xA control system platforms

* Experience with computer aided design tools such a Autocad.

* Working knowledge of software development in any of these technologies: C#, .NET, C++, JavaScript, Microsoft MVC, SQL, et

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: $145,150

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 visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Relocation Funding Provided 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.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

+ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf)

+ Pay Transparency Policy Statement

+ Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

+ Employee Polygraph Protection Act

+ WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)