Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5)

State of Washington•Benton County – Richland, WA

89d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Nuclear Waste Program. This position is located in Richland, WA. The role involves leading the science and engineering for environmental cleanup efforts, serving as a working supervisor for the Science and Engineering Unit, and providing senior-level engineering oversight for the cleanup of the Hanford Site. It combines licensed engineering practice, regulatory expertise, and people leadership for CERCLA cleanup and RCRA permitting for tank farms, waste sites, and groundwater. The position requires applying advanced engineering judgment to complex cleanup and permitting issues while supervising a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, contractors, and internal project managers on engineering issues related to single-shell tank waste retrieval and closure, groundwater and soil remediation, and hazardous waste permitting is essential. This role offers a high level of collaboration and technical challenge at the Hanford Site.

Requirements

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington.
Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering, which must include at least one (1) year of experience investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site.
Must complete initial 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher training.
RadWorker Certification provided by U.S. Department of Energy must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

The ability to work constructively with a wide variety of personalities.
Experience in interpreting state and federal regulations.
Supervising technical staff.
Writing engineering reports and recommendations.
Evaluating technical environmental engineering data and computations.
Planning, promoting, and administering environmental engineering projects.
Dangerous waste permitting and cleanup at a federal facility.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy and contractors on engineering issues related to single-shell tank waste retrieval and closure, CERCLA remedial actions, and RCRA permitting.
Provide professional engineering review and comment on waste site cover designs, groundwater and soil remediation designs, and supporting technical documents for CERCLA units and tank farms.
Promote coordinated and consistent remedial approaches between CERCLA and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) units in alignment with MTCA, CERCLA, and RCRA requirements.
Plan, assign, and oversee work of the Science and Engineering Unit; coach and mentor staff; and ensure high-quality, timely technical work products.
Facilitate resolution of science and engineering issues by integrating staff expertise, regulatory requirements, and practical engineering solutions.
Work closely with the Cleanup Section Manager and Project Managers, the Lead Hydrogeologist, and the Lead Chemist to ensure work is well planned, resourced, and delivered on schedule.