Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5)
Dept. of Ecology · Benton County – Richland, WA · Washington
- Role
- Software engineer
- First seen
- May 14, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Permanent - $98,064.00 - $131,868.00 Annually
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Summary
The Department of Ecology seeks a Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5) to lead the science and engineering team overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington. This role combines licensed engineering practice, regulatory expertise, and people leadership to supervise a multidisciplinary team managing CERCLA cleanup and RCRA permitting for tank farms, waste sites, and groundwater. The supervisor will provide senior-level engineering oversight, collaborate with federal agencies and contractors, and apply advanced engineering judgment to complex environmental remediation issues.
Key qualifications
- Washington State Professional Engineer license (or equivalent from another state with comity eligibility)
- Five years of environmental engineering experience including at least one year investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain U.S. Department of Energy Hanford Site badge
- Experience supervising technical staff and writing engineering reports
- Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, MTCA)
- Experience with dangerous waste permitting and cleanup at federal facilities
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