Project Controls Engineer

Title Project Controls Engineer

Position Number 41521

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E/2750

Posted 09/22/2026

Closes 10/06/2026

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.

H2C is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support the WARM Capital & West Projects Project Controls Organization. The Project Controls Engineer, prepares, maintains, reviews and revises baseline schedules and budgets for programmatic/project activities and/or line-item construction project activities. Work will be performed per applicable DOE and H2C orders, standards, procedures and guidelines using established DOE and industry methodologies and techniques. Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definition. Applies standard cost and/or scheduling data to departmental programs or systems. Responsible for utilizing the tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage and control concurrent projects throughout the organization from proposal through execution and completion. Tasks may include the preparation, monitoring and control of baseline detailed and integrated master summary schedules and milestones; preparation, monitoring and control of baseline time-phased budgets; cost control and earned value performance measurement including the Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), and Schedule Variance (SV)/Cost Variance (CV); and associated reporting and information distribution internally and externally to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Under minimal supervision, responsible for the coordination and limited direction of estimating, planning and scheduling, cost engineering functions and resources for the purpose of providing high quality estimates, budgets, cost and schedule analysis and timely, accurate reports for measuring the performance and progress of projects.

• Assists in developing estimates, budgets, schedules and forecasts and track performance against the established baselines. Advise management of project/work status for problem resolution decision making.

• Assists in the preparation of cost and scheduling procedures for projects. Responsible for the validity of the project coding structures and work packages in the assigned area. Designs or assists in the design of a work-breakdown structure.

• Assists in developing project budget estimates and estimate of cost to go. Analyze and report performance parameters, evaluate and advise management on schedule status based on project baselines and actual accomplishments.

• Assists in the development, implementation, analysis and maintenance of critical path method logic diagrams that require critical path analysis for time and resource management of manpower, equipment or facilities.

• Ensures reporting, charging and accounting practices are consistent with site and DOE policies and/or procedures.

• Extracts data from site financial and project control systems and compile information for analysis relevant to project or work activity controls analysis and reporting.

• Evaluates actual expenditures against the approved cost estimates and if differences are significant, determine and report the cause for the differences. Recommend alternatives to restoring timeline and schedule continuity.

• Collects and compiles relevant data, perform necessary analysis, and provide performance indicator status on a monthly basis. Generate and distribute routine charts, graphs and statistical data in a timely manner. Develop ad hoc reports and presentations as necessary and as directed.

• Implements, analyzes and maintains cost and schedule trend program, baseline change program and forecast process.

• Evaluates and analyzes manpower and budget/funding impacts from varying organization or project changes or modifications.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Comply with H2C policies and procedures.

• Ensure ISMS principles are incorporated into organization's activities.

• Ability to manage a change in priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 18:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and 6 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Grade 19:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and 8 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or 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:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and 10 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or 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 earned value systems utilized at H2C, including but not limited to cost analysis, EAC development, schedule development and maintenance, earned value reporting systems, subcontract management, estimating, and Primavera P6 knowledge.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills needed to be able to communicate with personnel, management, and support organizations.

• Takes prompt action to accomplish assigned objectives. General understanding and identification of issues and opportunities.

• Prior project controls experience supporting DOE Minor Construction and Capital Line- item projects in accordance with DOE 0 413.3B

• Possesses advanced knowledge of both cost and schedule areas of Project Controls (Integrated).

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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