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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC
- **Location:** Richland, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,813.0 - $183,050.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, System Configuration, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FB9A56D8B09A44A5A60AB74809756C4B/job/

## About the Role

Grade 19:

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

Eight (8) years of related experience

Grade 20:

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

Ten (10) 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 21:

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

Twelve (12) years of related experience, Prior experience with DFLAW/DOE nuclear or radiological facilities, or similar process industries (e.g., chemical processing, power generation).

## Description

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.

This position is for a System Engineer supporting the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) mission. The System Engineer provides technical ownership of assigned systems and supports safe, compliant, and reliable system performance throughout operations. Work activities will include a wide range of system engineering responsibilities, including qualification and stewardship of assigned systems; maintaining technical baseline documentation; supporting operations and maintenance; evaluating system performance; developing and reviewing engineering documents; and ensuring system configuration remains aligned with operational and safety requirements.

Routine interface with stakeholders across H2C Operations, Engineering, Projects, Construction, Nuclear Safety, and other internal and external organizations-including DOE, regulators, oversight groups, and vendors-is expected and required. The CSE participates in resolving technical issues, supporting readiness activities, and ensuring system-level requirements are understood, implemented, and sustained.

Responsibilities include:

 * Maintain the technical baseline for assigned DFLAW systems, including configuration control and system documentation.
 * Maintain working knowledge of relevant safety basis documents, environmental permits, and system-specific requirements.
 * Make technically defendable decisions and represent H2C Engineering in meetings with internal organizations, the client, and other external stakeholders.
 * Coordinate with H2C Operations, Projects, Construction, Retrieval & Closure, One System, and Waste Treatment Plant organizations to ensure alignment with mission and operational needs.
 * Manage and/or monitor assigned system performance, reliability, and operational trends.
 * Support timely resolution of system issues by coordinating resources, technical evaluations, and corrective actions.
 * Support ongoing operations through development, review, and approval (as delegated) of system-related work packages, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and engineering change notices (ECNs).
 * Review and approve system requirements for preventive maintenance, surveillances, and post-maintenance testing.
 * Conduct field walkdowns, develop specifications, and perform or review engineering calculations and analyses.
 * Prepare and present system status updates and technical evaluations to management as required.
 * Sustain productive and positive working relationships with internal customers, external stakeholders, and oversight organizations.
 * Perform other system engineering duties as assigned to support DFLAW operations and mission performance.