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State of Washington · 3 weeks ago

Lead Waste Treatment Plant Construction Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)

Walla Walla, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The State of Washington's Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Waste Treatment Plant Construction Engineer within the Nuclear Waste Program. This role involves overseeing construction at the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and resolving technical issues during the construction process.

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Responsibilities

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 (BNI) procedures in support of United States Department of Energy (USDOE) requirements; review BNI’s quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program and Caliber’s audit of BNI’s QA/QC program to ensure procedure compliance; and identify and perform additional Ecology audits as needed, including similar oversight of Integrated Disposal Facility (IDF) processes

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, evaluating their adequacy and appropriateness; identify deficiencies and work together with the permittee to achieve voluntary 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. In coordination with the facility permit writer and engineer, follow the Nuclear Waste Program and WTP Construction Oversite Program procedures to perform weekly inspections, prepare inspections reports, obtain permit writer review, and post reports

Maintain on-site presence at the WTP, reviewing bi-weekly IQRPE reports and engaging daily with USDOE inspectors to understand and monitor construction activities, ensure state interests are addressed, and provide feedback to Ecology facility engineers for inspection planning

Qualification

Professional Engineer RegistrationEnvironmental Engineering ExperienceQuality Assurance/Quality ControlWaste Treatment Systems KnowledgeField Inspection SkillsCollaboration with EngineersRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeTechnical Communication

Required

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

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 and Waste Treatment Plant Brown Badge

Complete initial 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual 8-hour refreshers

Preferred

Experience in design, construction, and/or operation of systems supporting waste treatment systems, including corrosion phenomena (including chemistry and potential impacts on waste systems); physical and biological sciences as related to environmental engineering; principles and practices of environmental engineering; and laws and regulations governing waste systems, tanks, and environmental issues (e.g., WAC 173-303-640, others)