Software Specialist

Title Software Specialist

Position Number 41547

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 10/19/2026

Closes 10/26/2026

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

The anticipated start date for this position is April 2027, subject to organizational scheduling and operational requirements.

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 role supports H2C's Plant Engineering Installed Software program. The Software Specialist manages plant installed software (including ICN developed and commercial support software), ensures lifecycle and configuration control, and supports engineering, operations, and portfolio governance across the software ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot interface issues and support DFLAW operations, maintenance, commissioning, and design issue resolution.

• Familiar with ABB 800xA hardware and design

• Maintain the health of the distributed control system hardware

• Point of contact for operations and maintenance for troubleshooting distributed control system hardware and interfaces.

• Familiar with industrial networking equipment.

• Familiar with ProfibusDP, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus RTU network design

*Able to troubleshoot and resolve device integration issues with the distributed control systems and PLCs

*Able to design and integrate drives, smart relays, field instrumentation with distributed control systems and PLCs

• Review facility/system procedures, work instructions, and technical documents.

• Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project teams; maintain required qualifications and support a strong nuclear safety and quality culture.

• Prepare required documentation.

This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

Required Qualifications

Grade 15:

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) degree in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics or related discipline; and

One (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade 16:

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) degree in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics or related discipline; and

Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and 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 17:

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) degree in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics or related discipline; and

Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and 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

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

Experience with ABB

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: $82,000

Hiring Range Maximum: $124,788

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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