Structural Engineer

Title Structural Engineer

Position Number 41380

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2750E/200E

Posted 08/04/2026

Closes 08/25/2026

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.

The Design Engineering Organization at H2C is seeking a Structural Engineer. In this position, you will perform in-house design scope, support design reviews of media from external architectural and engineering firms and assist in maintaining design standards and procedures.

The Structural Engineer will perform the following.

• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts;

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary and final design engineering documents for new and existing structures, systems and components;

• Perform structural analysis and calculations;

• Prepare technical reports and evaluations;

• Review designs, plans and shop drawings;

• Provide construction services, field inspections and investigations;

• Perform structural analysis using STAAD.Pro, RISA, MathCad and other software as needed;

• Apply working knowledge of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and other structural codes, manuals and standards to engineering design;

• Coordinate work with other engineering and technical disciplines, and be adept in working with various clients and their representatives;

• May function as a group design technical lead and assist line management and project delivery managers with development of technical work plans and design execution;

• May be a participant on special assignment as assigned by supervisor; and

• Perform tasks as assigned, obtaining guidance and help, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline and 6 years of directly related experience.

Grade 19:

BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline and 8 years of directly 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 20:

BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline and 10 years of directly related experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear application of Engineering tasks.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones.

• 3+ years of combined experience in design, analysis, inspections of buildings and related structures.

• Experienced in use of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and related structural codes and standards.

• Proficient in use of MathCad, RISA, STAAD.Pro and SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) software.

• EIT, PE and/or SE License.

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: $109,013

Hiring Range Maximum: $166,263

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 visit

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, H2C abides by federal statutory requirements of 41 CFR § 60-300.5 VEVRAA Protected Veterans, 41 CFR § 60-741.5 Workers with Disabilities, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and state and local requirements.

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, age, sex, and national origin. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave