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Environmental Shift Representative

Amentum

Richland, WAFull-time$69–102K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$69–102K/yr
Location
Richland, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Job overview

The Environmental Shift Representative supports environmental requirements across project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations. The role provides technical guidance on mitigation tasks, participates in emergency response, and conducts inspections to support compliance with contract and regulatory requirements. It is based at the construction site north of Richland and transitions from a weekday schedule to rotating shifts after training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental Compliance, nice to haveEnvironmental Permitting, nice to haveEnvironmental Monitoring, nice to haveEnvironmental Sampling, nice to haveRisk Assessment, nice to haveEmergency Response, nice to haveIncident Investigation, nice to have

Qualifications

BS in Environmental Sciences or Related, required5-6 Years Relevant Work Experience in Lieu of Degree, nice to haveU.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, requiredPre-Employment Drug Screen, requiredBackground Check, requiredDOE Badge Eligibility, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

In this role, you will assist in integrating environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations. You will provide technical guidance regarding environmental mitigation tasks, participate in emergency response, and conduct inspections. Your work will help ensure project compliance with contract, regulatory, and Amentum requirements.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education: BS related to environmental sciences, field biology, natural resources or related science or engineering field

Experience: Entry level (0 years) to one year of professional experience

In lieu of degree, 5- 6 years of relevant work experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

  • 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.

  • Supports execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.

  • Assists development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, and training program.

  • Assists the integration of environmental requirements into planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.

  • Interprets environmental requirements and provides guidance on related tasks for program execution.

  • Researches issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.

  • Assists with environmental permitting, studies, risk assessments, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities.

  • Participates in emergency response and aids incident investigation and resolution.

  • Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.

  • Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling to help identify risks, confirm the effectiveness of mitigation measures, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, and Bechtel requirements.

  • Provides guidance regarding environmental mitigation, permit conditions, sustainability concepts, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities.

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM-ENV) 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.

  • Upon completetion of training, this position will revert to a 24 x 7 shift - perform work on a rotating shift schedule such as: 4 days on / 4 days off, 2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights.

  • 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 requirem ents.

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:

$68,644.55 - $101,584.72

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:

11/11/2026 - 11/15/2026

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

How this job compares

Set against the 614 open Environmental Compliance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–102K/yr
  • US median$84–112K/yr327 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $85K, is 10% below the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the middle half of Environmental Compliance salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Environmental Compliance jobs in Washington and 614 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Environmental Compliance postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 490 postings).
Education
302 of the 614 open Environmental Compliance jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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