The WTCC Environmental Management team supports the planning, development, implementation and oversite of the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) procedures and/or work packages that are used to comply with environmental permit requirements including air, wastewater, and dangerous waste. Environmental management support will be required to ensure Plant Operations has technical staff on site to interpret and resolve permit conditions to ensure compliance and to maintain operations in a compliant manner.
The Senior Permitting Lead will interface with BNI WTP permitting, WTCC Commissioning, Department of Energy (DOE), and will interact with regulatory agencies to support preparation and completion of permit modifications/reviews and regulatory submittals, review engineering changes for applicability to project environmental permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements; interface with internal organizations to ensure changes are implemented effectively and managed in accordance with environmental requirements, support preparation and submittal of compliance reports and semi-annual and annual permit compliance reporting. The Senior Permitting Lead is expected to be largely self-directed and to interface with environmental and other plant management to assist in development of permitting and compliance strategy and to interact directly, in support of WTCC management, with DOE and the regulators on permitting and permit implementation related issues.
This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Science or demonstrated equivalent
Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 years of relevant work history or a Masters Degree with at least 13 years of relevant work history.
Job Knowledge/Abilities:
Superior knowledge of air, water, and hazardous waste environmental regulations and permit compliance and monitoring techniques and methodologies
Experience in operating plants that require compliance with environmental permits and regulations
Experience in working with operations management to resolve environmental permit issues
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge/experience in working with government agencies, preferably with the US Department of Energy and the Washington State Department of Ecology
Knowledge of Washington State environmental regulations is preferred
Ability to identify problem solutions to maintain plant operation
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
Provide support to the Prime Contractor in managing/maintaining environmental permit configuration current with design changes that result from commissioning activities
Provide air/water/waste permitting support to engineering for design changes, issue resolution, etc.
Interact with project organizations on environmental permit requirements related to the design and operation of facilities regulated by air/water/waste permits and regulations; assist in planning system modifications, as required
Interact with DOE and Regulatory Agency personnel regarding permit condition development and interpretation, and implementation as a representative of plant management
Provide air/water/waste permit implementation guidance/support to WTP organizations
Provide field support to answer regulatory agency permit questions related to air/water/waste system operations and maintenance
Notify commissioning personnel when a new permit is issued and provide implementation guidance; Resolve concerns, as assigned
Perform environmental permitting self-assessments as assigned
Facilitate/participate in regulatory agency, Department of Energy, and company inspections/audits
Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment
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 supervisors request
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead permitting activities and integration/coordination of environmental and plant staff for permit/permit condition development and implementation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual
Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.
This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.
Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.
Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.
Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.
Compensation Details:
$131,484 - $211,024.41
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
07/30/2026 - 08/09/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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